Airbone data acquisition system for atmospheric and meteorological research
Self contained lightweight airborne data acquisition system for atmospheric and meteorological research, using analog recorder and telemetry system
Johnson, R. A.↗
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The Nimbus 4/IRLS meteorological experiment
Nimbus 4 Interrogation Recording and Location System meteorological experiment for tropical region upper atmosphere information
Cote, C. E.↗
Meteorological uses of the stereographic horizon map projection
Meteorological uses of stereographic horizon map projection, permitting placement of map center at any point on earth
Bandeen, W. R.↗
Meteorological satellites
Meteorological satellites characteristics, reviewing Tiros, Itos, Nimbus, ATS, SMS and IGAR programs and vehicles
Denoyer, J. M.↗
Synchronous meteorological satellite program
Synchronous meteorological satellite programs, noting earth imaging, data transmission, collection and relay and space environment monitoring
Fordyce, D. V.↗
A small, radio-controlled aircraft as a platform for meteorological sensors
Radio controlled small aircraft as measurement platform for meteorological sensors, discussing development and performance from field tests
Hill, M. L.↗
ITOS meteorological scanning radiometer
ITOS meteorological satellite scanning radiometer using point detector optical system for earth imaging
Barncastle, L.↗
Meteorological measurements from satellite platforms
Instrument development, techniques, and applications of meteorological measurements made from satellite platforms
Suomi, V. E.↗
The mean observed meteorological structure and circulation of the stratosphere and mesosphere
Meteorological soundings of the upper stratosphere and mesosphere, conducted with in situ rocket techniques during all seasons of the year from several sites, ranging in latitude from 8 deg S to 71 deg N, are analyzed. The resulting data are compiled into mean monthly and seasonal profiles of temperature, pressure, density, and wind for each site and are presented in graphical and tabular form. Analyses of these mean values produced time cross sections, quasi-meridional cross sections, and constant level maps which are included.
Theon, J. S.↗
Meteorological Measurements from Satellite Platforms
ATS pictures for meteorological applications and satellite-borne instruments
Suomi, V. E.↗
The meteorological structure of the mesosphere including seasonal and latitudinal variations.
Evaluation of a large number of meteorological sounding of the mesosphere performed by the acoustic grenade technique and the pitot probe technique. An attempt is made to produce a climatology of observed values of temperature, pressure, density, and wind at various latitudes and seasons which will update and supplement the standard atmospheres and provide realistic inputs for computations involving neutral and ion composition, energy propagation, and transport processes. Temperature-time cross sections over the various observation stations are presented, as well as quasi-meridional cross sections of temperature, pressure, and density, maps of mean zonal and mean meridional winds, and maps of mean winter and mean summer circulation at various levels.
Theon, J. S.↗
Meteorology experiments - The Viking Mars Lander.
The purposes, procedures, and nature of the planned meteorology experiment of Viking, 1976 are described. The elements to be measured are pressure, temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and water vapor content of the atmosphere. The interactions with other Viking experiments are outlined and candidate sensors are described.
Hess, S. L.↗
Meteorological support to the West German-United States Barium Ion Cloud Project.
The objective of the Barium Ion Cloud Project was to study a barium ionized cloud released at an altitude of 5 earth radii. Accurate forecasting of weather conditions to prevail during the experiment period was critical to the project success. Good seeing conditions were required at all optical sites during the experiment. All meteorological support was the responsibility of the National Weather Service at Wallops Station, Virginia. Preliminary results confirm the scientists' theories of the magnetic fields and the existence of electric fields in the magnetosphere.
Westfall, R. R.↗
Fluid mechanics and meteorological studies directed toward improved forecasting of CAT.
Discussion of fluid mechanics experiments designed to verify theoretical understanding of the stability of stratified shear flows. Meteorological analyses of CAT encounters are reviewed, and attempts are made to tie this information together to investigate possible improvements in CAT forecasting methods. The essential facts are presented in a form intended to be useful to forecasters and flight crews.
Stoeffler, R. C.↗
Meteorological parameters versus CAT encountered in the stratosphere by the XB-70 airplane.
Frequency distributions prepared from synoptic meteorological parameters associated with turbulent and nonturbulent conditions encountered by the XB-70 aircraft at altitudes generally between 12 and 20 km in the stratosphere show that turbulence is associated with certain ranges or critical values of the parameters. Certain combinations of the variables are associated with turbulence for at least one-fourth to one-third of the observations.
Scoggins, J. R.↗
Meteorological rocket data processor and results from the solar eclipse of 7 March 1970.
A comprehensive digital computer program is described which automatically processes precision digitized data from conventional rocketsondes and radars to produce accurately corrected temperatures and winds together with estimated uncertainties at each point. Underlying models for the systematic errors in the Arcasonde 1A temperature sensor and the radar-tracked parachute wind sensor, and for the uncertainty in corrected results are presented. Techniques used to automatically edit, synchronize and filter data are also given. Performance is illustrated by graphical output from the eight meteorological soundings in the rocket series conducted at Wallops Island, Va., during the Mar. 7, 1970 solar eclipse. An operational version (METROK) of the program is in use at NASA Wallops Station.
Staffanson, F. L.↗
Statistical retrieval techniques for sounding the meteorological structure of the atmosphere
Statistical retrieval methods for remote sounding are reviewed. Methods are given for constraining an essentially incomplete problem by means of the known statistical behavior of the solution. Information content of the observations and the meteorological structure are discussed. Linear versions of maximum probability and minimum variance methods are given in some detail, and extensions to the nonlinear case are described.
Rodgers, C. D.↗
Synchronous meteorological satellite system description document, volume 3
The structural design, analysis, and mechanical integration of the synchronous meteorological satellite system are presented. The subjects discussed are: (1) spacecraft configuration, (2) structural design, (3) static load tests, (4) fixed base sinusoidal vibration survey, (5) flight configuration sinusoidal vibration tests, (6) spacecraft acoustic test, and (7) separation and shock test. Descriptions of the auxiliary propulsion subsystem, the apogee boost motor, communications system, and thermal control subsystem are included.
Pipkin, F. B.↗