Three instrumented ASK 16 powered gliders are being operated as meteorological research aircraft. A low flight speed enabling the resolution of very small scales and a high degree of flexibility makes them the ideal research platform even for complex terrain studies. Due to their limited altitude range and payload they are primarily used in the atmospheric boundary layer. The investigation of the atmospheric boundary layer requires high spacetime resolution, and this is achieved by the utilization of three identically equipped aircraft. The main objectives in developing such a system, and thus its basic advantages are summarized. The main characteristics of the basic measurement system are presented, and the quality of the measurements are discussed.


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    Title :

    Turbulence Profiling in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer Using Three Powered Gliders


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    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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