Development of a Multi-Sensor System for Measurement of 4-D Atmospheric Boundary Layer Structures
Abstract
This project utilized funds to develop a multi-sensor atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) measurement facility that supplemented an existing array equipment under DOD and UAH ownership. The intent is to make this a long-term facility capable of acquiring detailed ABL measurements throughout the year. Funds were requested to (a) purchase of a three-beam sodar for high vertical resolution measurement of flows in the lower ABL from 30 to 400 m; (b) upgrade and enhancement a 915 MHz profiler radar owned by UAH, (c) purchase a lidar ceilometer, (d) upgrade a WSR-74C Doppler radar, and (e) instrument a 30 m tower. The primary goal is to integrate measurements from these systems with those from other nearby instruments used by the Army for operations on Redstone Arsenal (RSA), including an S-band Doppler primary scientific objective is to examine spatial variability in both the stable and unstable ABL. The evolution and structure of the stable nocturnal ABL has received emphasis in the ensuing research utilizing this equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA387568
Entities
People
- Kevin R. Knupp
- Richard T. Mcnider
Organizations
- University of Alabama in Huntsville