An Automatic Weather Station Network for Low-Altitude Wind Shear Investigations

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Abstract:

During the summer of 1983 an experimental network of automatic weather stations a mesonet was operated in the vicinity of Hanscom Field, northwest of Boston, as part of a larger effort to collect Doppler radar and meteorological data on thunderstorms and other potentially hazardous weather events in this area. This report describes the mesonet system used and presents in detail the data collected on 21-22 July 1983. Conclusions about the limitations and the future use of the mesonet system are also included.

Author(s):
Wolfson, M. M. ; Distefano, J. T. ; Klingle, D. L.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Project rept.
Pagination:
0066

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ATC-128, DOT/FAA/PM-84/13
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-80-C-0002, DTFA01-80-Y-10546
Monitor Series:
84/13, DOT/FAA/PM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*DOPPLER RADAR, *WIND SHEAR, *WEATHER STATIONS, *LOW ALTITUDE, AUTOMATION, PILOTS, DATA ACQUISITION, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS, WARNING SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
MESONET(MESCOSACLE NETWORK)
Report Date:
1984 Sep 18