Download or read book Evaluation of Selected Sensors for Automated Tactical Weather Observations written by Eugene Y. Moroz and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A program was initiated at the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory to develop an automated system to provide accurate and timely measurements of temperature/dew point, winds, precipitation, pressure, visibility, and cloud height in a tactical bare-base airfield environment. An assessment was made of available meteorological sensors to determine their suitability to satisfy the requirements of such a system. Potential candidate sensors have been identified in all areas with the exception of visibility and cloud height. Under the current effort the following were completed: (1) translators were designed and built for AWS wind and temperature/dew point measuring sets in order to provide for automated operation; (2) intercomparison testing of a number of precipation gages was performed; (3) a hand-held laser rangefinder was evaluated for use as a cloud height measuring device; (4) a prototype tactical visibility meter (TVM) was designed, fabricated, and tested; and (5) the development of a preproduction version of the tactical visibility meter was initiated.
Download or read book Evaluation of Selected Sensors for Automated Tactical Weather Observations written by Eugene Y. Moroz and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A program was initiated at the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory to develop an automated system to provide accurate and timely measurements of temperature/dew point, winds, precipitation, pressure, visibility, and cloud height in a tactical bare-base airfield environment. An assessment was made of available meteorological sensors to determine their suitability to satisfy the requirements of such a system. Potential candidate sensors have been identified in all areas with the exception of visibility and cloud height. Under the current effort the following were completed: (1) translators were designed and built for AWS wind and temperature/dew point measuring sets in order to provide for automated operation; (2) intercomparison testing of a number of precipation gages was performed; (3) a hand-held laser rangefinder was evaluated for use as a cloud height measuring device; (4) a prototype tactical visibility meter (TVM) was designed, fabricated, and tested; and (5) the development of a preproduction version of the tactical visibility meter was initiated.
Download or read book Survey of Sensors for Automated Tactical Weather Observations written by Eugene Y. Moroz and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current requirements for tactical weather systems at fixed and bare- base airfields necessitate an upgrading of meteorological sensor capability, system automation, and a range of data dissemination options. A program has been initiated at the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory to implement these objectives. In the first phase of this program, a survey of the state-of-the-art has been made for the identification of equipment suitable for such a system. Government inventoried instrumentation, as well as those from commercial sources, have been considered. Criteria to be used in sensor selection will include both accuracy and the ability to operate trouble free over a wide range of environmental extremes. When appropriate, in-house programs will be initiated to correct deficiencies. During the coming year, field tests and intercomparisons will be made of selected sensors. Instrumentation will eventually be integrated into an automated system with local and/or remote display of weather elements tailored to user requirements.
Download or read book Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tactical Visibility Meter written by Eugene Y. Moroz and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurate and timely visibility information is required by the Air Weather Service in support of Air Force tactical bare-base operations. The Air Force Geophysics Laboratory (AGGL) undertook a program to develop a tactical visibility meter (TVM) to satisfy this requirement. A prototype meter was designed and fabricated by Wright & Wright, Inc., Oak Bluffs, Mass. The meter measures the atmospheric scattering coefficient in the forward direction. Visibility is inferred from the measurement. The operation of the prototype meter was successfully demonstrated by AFGL in tests conducted at its Weather Test Facility, Otis AFB, Mass. In the next phase of the development, Wright & Wright, Inc., was tasked to design and fabricate a cost-effective preproduction version of the TVM. This report describes the current development, test, and evaluation of the TVM.
Download or read book Preliminary Assessment of an Automated System for Detecting Present Weather written by H. Albert Brown and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The determination of subjective weather observations through the use of an automated array of weather sensors coupled with a decision tree program was examined through analysis of data gathered at the AFGL Weather Test Facility at Otis AFB, Mass. This report describes the instruments used in the array, the response of the instruments to type of weather observed, and the decision tree programs. Preliminary results indicate that a computer-controlled weather sensor array has potential value in determining objectively those types of weather previously relegated to human responsibility.
Download or read book The Federal Plan for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Federal Plan for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research written by United States. Office of Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Accessions List written by United States. National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. Library and Information Services Division and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book AWOS Automatic Weather Observing System Sensor Evaluation Transmissometer Forward Scatter Meter and Lidar Ceilometer written by D. C. Burnham and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ceiling and visibility measurements are included in an Automatic Weather Observing System (AWOS) which is intended to satisfy the needs of aviation. The performance of one ceilometer and two visibility sensors was examined to determine whether they can meet the requirements of AWOS systems. The visibility sensors employed two different principles of operation: a transmissometer and a forward-scatter meter. The sensors were field tested at Arcata CA, Sterling VA, and Otis Air National Guard Base MA. During the last portion of the field testing the sensors were interfaced to a commercially available AWOS system to verify the sensor interfaces. The results of the evaluation indicate that the laser ceilometer and the transmissometer were generally satisfactory, but that the forward-scatter meter required additional development and testing because of electronic defects in the units tested. A major goal of the study was to develop and evaluate acceptance test procedures for AWOS ceilometers and visibility sensors. Accuracy and maintenance requirements, standard reference, sensors, and test methods were examined. (Author).
Download or read book National Aviation Weather Program Plan written by United States. Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
