DEVELOPMENT OF A HYPSOMETER FOR ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING.

Abstract

The summarized program resulted in the development of a miniature hypsometer for rocket-borne dropsonde application. The developed unit met or exceeded the contract specifications; it is believed that its range could easily be extended to measure altitudes to 300,000 feet. The sensing technique, the sensor's design and development, the laboratory performance tests, the actual rocket flight tests, and the development of a pressure calibration stand are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0607373

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People

  • W. G. Wolber

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Calibration
  • Contracts
  • Dropsondes
  • Hypsometers
  • Instrumentation
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Performance Tests
  • Specifications

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