STUDY DIRECTED TOWARD OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATING PARAMETERS OF THE EMAC PROBE FOR THE REMOTE MEASUREMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC PARAMETERS
Abstract
The concept of utilizing sound waves as reflectors for pulsed Doppler radar as a means for measuring wind velocity, turbulence, and air temperature has been examined theoretically. Any extension of the initial and successful, small scale experiments performed by Midwest Research Institute to a practical system for atmospheric probing is shown to require a change in the operating concept of the acoustic system. This change involves the abandoning of the concept of coherent reflection reinforcement from a multiple wave train and the substitution of reflection from a single acoustic shock front with the introduction of coherent integration of the pulsed Doppler radar signal. A preliminary experimental approach to a practical system is proposed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0629996
Entities
People
- Clayton H. Allen
- Stephen D. Weiner
Organizations
- BBN Technologies