Time Response and Aerodynamic Heating of Atmospheric Temperature Sensing Elements

摘要

Atmospheric temperature sensing elements described in this report are presently being used at Meteorological Rocket Network stations. The thermal time response and dissipation factors of the sensing elements and of their respective mounts are evaluated as functions of altitude. Aerodynamic corrections, which are a function of fall velocity of the sensing instrument, are also presented. Utilizing empirical data, temperature-versus-altitude profiles obtained with the STS and Arcasonde systems are compared. The computer program in Fortran IV language, used to evaluate the above stated parameters, is summarized. (Author)