The Airborne Research Data System (ARDS): description and an evaluation of meteorological data recorded during selected 1977 Antarctic flights
Contributors: Foster, Michael S.
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1978
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 90
Subjects: Atmosphere; Airborne research data system (AARDS); Meteorology; Research; Methodology; Observations; Data processing; Upper Atmosphere; Aeronautics in meteorology
Description: The paper describes the Airborne Research Data System (ARDS) and presents an evaluation of meteorological data recorded by it while installed aboard a United States navy LC130R aircraft flown by the Antarctic Development Squadron Six (VXE-6), in support of the National Science Foundation's research programs in Antarctica.  The evaluation consists of a comparison of wind, temperature and moisture data, collected on four flight missions during the period 8-12 November 1977, with similar data from Antarctic and New Zealand rawinsonde observations, as well as 50 kPa analyses from both Fleet Numerical Meteorological Center, Monterey, California and the National Meteorological Center, Washington, D.C.  The results demonstrate some of the capabilities and limitations of the ARDS in logging meteorological data for operational as well as scientific research.   Recommendations for improving the credibility of the sensed parameter date are included.
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: National Science Foundation Division of Polar Programs."

"May 1978."

"NPS-63-78-002."

Technical report period: March - May 1978.

Includes bibliographic references (p. 86)

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited."

Technical report; 1978.