MOUNTAIN WAVE THEORY VS FIELD TEST MEASUREMENTS,

Abstract

Mountain lee wave theories that currently exist do not give the definitive prediction of wavelengths and vertical velocities that is needed on the micro-meso scale for application in ballistic impact prediction at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This is discussed by contrasting several theories with specific field test measurements. The need for improved theories is stressed. Preliminary results for the detection of mountain waves using lidar are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0664115

Entities

People

  • Morton G. Wurtele
  • Ralph D. Reynolds
  • Roy L. Lamberth

Organizations

  • Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Field Tests
  • Measurement
  • Mountains
  • New Mexico

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Theoretical Analysis.