Engineering Flight Tests of Range Meteorological Sounding System Radiosonde,

Abstract

Engineering flight tests of the Range Meteorological Sounding System (RMSS) radiosonde were conducted at Kwajalein Missile Range (KMR) during January and April 1978. The purpose of the program was to correct known deficiencies in the sonde and to test sensors and air ducts for accuracy and responsiveness. Fourteen modified and standard RMSS sonde releases were made. Results showed that the RMSS temperature sensor compares favorably with the National Weather Service rawinsonde. Humidity can be measured, but when insulation and solar shielding are added to the package, results are improved. Operational problems were encountered with the RMSS sonde, and design deficiencies were discovered. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA067430

Entities

People

  • Arthur Kinghorn
  • B. R. Hixon
  • Bruce W. Kennedy

Organizations

  • Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Artillery
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Balloons
  • Detectors
  • Duct Inlets
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Ground Stations
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Resistors
  • Standards
  • Telemetry
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems