WINDS AND ATMOSPHERIC TURBULENCE AT VERY HIGH ALTITUDES
Abstract
Studies of atmospheric turbulence in the 40 - 70 km levels were conducted by means of multiple rocket firings at Cape Canaveral at intervals of 15 to 75 minutes. From these data short term wind variabilities were computed. Although the maximum wind occurred near 50 km, the wind speed variations increased continuously reaching a maximum of 8 mps at 64 kms. Little variation in wind direction is noted up to 45 km with large changes thereafter. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0286064
Entities
People
- Marvin J. Lowenthal
Organizations
- Army Research Office