Estimating Velocity Turbulence Magnitudes Using the Thermosonde
Abstract
Equations are developed to estimate velocity turbulence from index of refraction turbulence as measured by the thermosonde. Using an adaptation of the radar "power" method to estimate velocity fluctuations from backscattered radar return and concurrently measured atmospheric data, the method is applied to optical turbulence measured by the thermosonde. The method is then used to compare velocity turbulence levels as estimated by the thermosonde to those estimated by the "Groundwinds" lidar in the lee of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. There is reasonable agreement in identification of the areas of high turbulence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 09, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA423151
Entities
People
- G. Jumper
- J. Roadcap
- John P. Mchugh
- P. Tracy
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory