Measurement and Analysis of Low Altitude Atmospheric Turbulence Obtained Using a Specially Instrumented Gnat Aircraft,

Abstract

Detailed measurements of atmospheric turbulence made by a specially instrumented Gnat aircraft at altitudes below one thousand feet over a variety of terrains are described. A programme of flying yielded about 400 runs for which time histories of the three components of turbulence are available. These runs are analysed to give parameters which summarize the statistical characteristics of the turbulence encountered. A very strong relationship between two parameters from the Statistical Discrete Gust analysis technique and one from the Power Spectral Density technique is identified.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADP005756

Entities

People

  • G. W. Foster
  • J. G. Jones

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Elevation
  • Low Altitude
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Turbulence

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.