Helicopter Remote Wind Sensor (HRWS) Ground Test

Abstract

Ground tests of the Helicopter Remote Wind Sensor (HRWS) were run at Biggs Optical Range (BOR) to determine the suitability of the HRWS for measuring low-level cross winds for surface launched weapons ballistics. The HRWS accurately measured winds under a variety of atmospheric turbulence conditions. Average absolute differences (with respect to the BOR) were 0.6 m/s for point measurement, 0.8 m/s for the near field, and 1.3 m/s for a 500-m path.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077142

Entities

People

  • David H. Dickson
  • Jon E. Ottesen

Organizations

  • New Mexico State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anemometers
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Far Field
  • Helicopters
  • Measurement
  • Near Field
  • New Mexico
  • Physical Sciences
  • Surface Launched
  • Turbulence
  • Wind
  • Wind Velocity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management