Application of Pulse Techniques to Sonic Anemometry
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1963
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A sonic anemometer has been developed which measures wind velocity by transmitting and receiving a train of pulses through pairs of transducers on a time-shared basis. This instrument offers linear, rapid response measurements of the wind and direct readout of the horizontal and vertical velocity components. The development of this instrument thus permits steady-state and turbulent wind loading, wind shear, and short gust length data to be obtained for application to the design of various aerospace vehicles. A discussion is presented of the initial wind tunnel and field test results, which indicate that the operation of the instrument is satisfactory.
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application, pulse, techniques, sonic, anemometry