ALPHA RADIATION HYGROMETER. VOLUME III: CURRENT PROBLEMS IN STRATOSPHERIC WATERVAPOR MEASUREMENTS MADE WITH AUTOMATIC FROST-POINT HYGROMETERS.
Abstract
Two basic problems inherent in the stratospheric application f all automatic frost-point hygrometers are examined. In particular, instrument inadequacy due to low rates of mass transfer is found to be a highly probable explanation of the current controversy about upperatmosphere water-vapor content. The second problem is that of contamination of the moist-air sample by water vapor desorbed from the instrument package and vehicle. The magnitude of this effect precludes a simple accommodation of low mass transfer rates by use of long sampling times. Measures to increase the reliability of future stratospheric data are recommended. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 15, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0608503
Entities
People
- J. G. Ballinger
- M. P. Fricke
- R. D. Murphy
Organizations
- Honeywell International, Inc.