Windfinding data from radar tracking of high altitude sensors

The poor wind response of parachute‐borne sensors at altitudes above 50 km leads to significant errors in the determination of wind speed, unless a correction is applied. Errors vary considerably, depending on the type of radar.

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Veröffentlicht in:Quarterly journal of the Royal Meteorological Society 1968-10, Vol.94 (402), p.592-597
1. Verfasser: Hyson, P.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The poor wind response of parachute‐borne sensors at altitudes above 50 km leads to significant errors in the determination of wind speed, unless a correction is applied. Errors vary considerably, depending on the type of radar.
ISSN:0035-9009
1477-870X
DOI:10.1002/qj.49709440216