Analysis of wind velocity calculations from measurements made from an ascending meteorological rocket

Author

Terry S. Paige

Date of Award

5-1991

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Mechanical Engineering

Major Professor

Frank G. Collins

Committee Members

Ralph D. Kimberlin, Charlues Paludan

Abstract

The feasibility of using a meteorological rocket as a platform for measurements pertinent to wind velocity calculations is determined. The equations for wind velocity calculations from measurements taken from an airborne platform are developed along with an uncertainty analysis. Commercially available instrumentation is analyzed for use on the rocket propelled platform with the resulting wind velocity calculation uncertainty quantified.

Recommended Citation

Paige, Terry S., "Analysis of wind velocity calculations from measurements made from an ascending meteorological rocket. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1991.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/12497