The Airborne Research Data System (ARDS): Description and an Evaluation of Meteorological Data Recorded During Selected 1977 Antarctic Flights.
Abstract
The paper describes the Airborne Research Data System (ARDS) and presents an evaluation of meteorological data recorded by it while installed aboard a United States Navy LC130R aircraft flown by the Antarctic Development Squadron Six (VXE-6), in support of the National Science Foundation's research programs in Antarctica. The evaluation consists of a comparison of wind, temperature and moisture data, collected on four flight missions with similar data from Antarctic and New Zealand rawinsonde observations, as well as 50 kPa analyses. The results demonstrate some of the capabilities and limitations of the ARDS in logging meteorological data for operational as well as scientific research. Recommendations for improving the credibility of the sensed parameter data are included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057996
Entities
People
- Michael S. Foster
- Robert J. Renard
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School