Polar Automatic Weather Station.
Abstract
The Polar Automatic Weather Station (PAWS) was developed to meet a need for detailed weather data from polar regions. It telemeters windspeed and direction (1-min averages), barometric pressure, and air temperature via a high-frequency radio link when interrogated by a central station. The accuracy of the telemetered data is as follows: windspeed, + or - 1 n.mi/h; wind direction, + or - 5 deg; barometric pressure, + or - 1 mbar; air temperature, + or - 1 F (0.55 C). The PAWS has a radioisotope power generator that can supply power for at least 5 years of unattended operation. A detailed description of the equipment, its operation, and the results of field trials is presented. Recommendations are presented for eliminating the problems encountered during field trials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 13, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA026233
Entities
People
- Walter A. Von Wald Jr
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory