FLIGHT MEASUREMENTS OF ISOLATED THERMALS
Abstract
A glider was used to study atmospheric thermals. Traverses were made through individual thermals while readings of airspeed, rate of climb, attitude, time, altitude, dry bulb temperature and wet bulb depression were recorded on cine film. From these readings a cross-section of velocities, temperature and moisture content was obtained. The object of the research was to obtain an idea of the magnitude of the above quantities, to evaluate the aircraft and techniques used and compare, if possible, the observed values with those predicted by various models, notably the isolated thermal model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0282989
Entities
People
- Betsy Woodward