Temperature and wind measurements and model atmospheres of the 1989 Airborne Arctic Stratospheric Expedition

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/GL017i004p00341· OSTI ID:5470751

Chan, K R; Bui, T P; Scott, S G ^[1]; Bowen, S W; Dean-Day, J ^[2]

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1. NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA (USA)
2. San Jose State Univ., CA (USA)

The ER-2 Meteorological Measurement System provides accurate in-situ measurements of atmospheric state variables. During the Airborne Arctic Stratospheric Expedition (AASE) the ER-2 flew over the polar region on 14 occasions in January and February, 1989. Vertical temperature profiles, during aircraft takeoff at {approx}60{degree}N and during mid-flight descent and ascent at high latitudes, are presented. Latitudinal variations of the horizontal wind measurement are illustrated and discussed. Based on observational data, model atmospheres at 60{degree} and 75{degree}N, representative of the environment of the AASE campaign, are developed.

• OSTI ID: 5470751
• Journal Information: Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States), Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union); (United States) Vol. 17:4; ISSN 0094-8276; ISSN GPRLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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