Design Concept of a Forward Area Rawinsonde Set (FARS).

Abstract

NG, METEOROLOGICAL BALLOONS, TRACKING, ANTENNAS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTSThe design concept of a Forward Area Rawinsonde Set (FARS) is described. This equipment will provide atmospheric soundings to an altitude of 12 km and to a ground range of at least 50 km. The set uses a unique tracking system which is the key to the large reduction in size and weight as compared to the Rawinsonde Set AN/GMD-1. The FARS will provide tracking accuracies at least as good as that of the Rawinsonde Set AN/GMD-1. The weight of the fully automated ground data receiving and sonde tracking system, excluding the power source, flight equipment and flight support items, will be approximately 100 pounds and 4 cubic feet in size. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0767527

Entities

People

  • Raymond L. Robbiani

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Altitude
  • Balloon Equipment
  • Balloons
  • Communication Equipment
  • Forward Areas
  • Meteorological Balloons
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radiosondes
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Climatology
  • Electrical Engineering