Polar Automatic Weather Station.

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Abstract:

The Polar Automatic Weather Station PAWS was developed to meet a need for detailed weather data from polar regions. It telemeters windspeed and direction 1-min averages, barometric pressure, and air temperature via a high-frequency radio link when interrogated by a central station. The accuracy of the telemetered data is as follows windspeed, or - 1 n.mih wind direction, or - 5 deg barometric pressure, or - 1 mbar air temperature, or - 1 F 0.55 C. The PAWS has a radioisotope power generator that can supply power for at least 5 years of unattended operation. A detailed description of the equipment, its operation, and the results of field trials is presented. Recommendations are presented for eliminating the problems encountered during field trials.

Author(s):
Von Wald, Walter A., Jr
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0060

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-7983
Task Number(s):
WF52551714
Project Number(s):
NRL-A03-11, WF52-551
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*WEATHER STATIONS, POLAR REGIONS, ACCURACY, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, METEOROLOGICAL DATA, METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS, TELEMETERING DATA, AUTOMATIC
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
*Automatic Weather Station
Report Date:
1976 May 13