Accession Number:

AD0767527

Title:

Design Concept of a Forward Area Rawinsonde Set (FARS).

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH N J

Personal Author(s):

• Robbiani,Raymond L.

Report Date:

1973-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

NG, METEOROLOGICAL BALLOONS, TRACKING, ANTENNAS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTSThe design concept of a Forward Area Rawinsonde Set FARS is described. This equipment will provide atmospheric soundings to an altitude of 12 km and to a ground range of at least 50 km. The set uses a unique tracking system which is the key to the large reduction in size and weight as compared to the Rawinsonde Set ANGMD-1. The FARS will provide tracking accuracies at least as good as that of the Rawinsonde Set ANGMD-1. The weight of the fully automated ground data receiving and sonde tracking system, excluding the power source, flight equipment and flight support items, will be approximately 100 pounds and 4 cubic feet in size. Author

Descriptors:

• *RADIOSONDES
• ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING
• METEOROLOGICAL BALLOONS
• TRACKING
• ANTENNAS
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

Subject Categories:

• Atmospheric Physics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE