The Design and Implementation of a Computerized Data Reduction System

摘要

A computerized system for reducing middle atmosphere electrical conductivity data obtained by blunt probes and Gerdien condensers is developed. In addition to improving the computational speed and accuracy, this particular system enhances the instrument's sensitivity range, i.e. the altitude region over which measurements can be obtained. The reduction system is designed strongly toward software portability and micro-processor adaptability. Electrical conductivity data from recently launched blunt probes were reduced using this system, and the results are discussed in this thesis. Future expansion, improvements and two proposed micro-processor system designs are also presented. (Author)