Accession Number:

AD0744824

Title:

An Investigation into the Proper Spatial and Temporal Frequency of the Meteorological Rocketsonde Network

Descriptive Note:

Technical note

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS CENTER SCOTT AFB IL

Personal Author(s):

• Christensen, Walter I.
• McCorrey, Terrell D.
• Fisher, Ernest

Report Date:

1972-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

The study presents a brief history of the rocketsonde network and lists the present and anticipated requirements for rocketsonde data. The authors present their views for an optimum network which would satisfy the spatial and temporal requirements necessitated by the expanding need for timely and accurate rocketsonde observations.

Descriptors:

• *SOUNDING ROCKETS
• *ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING
• NETWORKS
• MAPS
• METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA
• RADIOSONDES
• WEATHER STATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Meteorology
• Rockets

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE