Equipment and techniques for low-altitude aerial sensing of water-vapor concentration and movement
Progress in the development of equipment and techniques for making rapid measurements of moisture movement through the atmosphere over a large area is described. Airborne sensing elements measure relative humidity, temperature, and air currents. These data are telemetered to a ground-based station and recorded. A radar unit tracks the aircraft and electronically plots its position on a base map of the area being studied. Thus the distribution of atmospheric conditions can be directly related to the underlying terrain and vegetation features.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1969 |
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Title | Equipment and techniques for low-altitude aerial sensing of water-vapor concentration and movement |
DOI | 10.1016/S0034-4257(69)90044-3 |
Authors | R.L. Howell |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Remote Sensing of Environment |
Index ID | 70011528 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |