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Research article
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10 Oct 2018
Research article |
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Considerations for temperature sensor placement on rotary-wing unmanned aircraft systems
University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Advanced Radar Research Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Center for Autonomous Sensing and Sampling, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Antonio R. Segales
Advanced Radar Research Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Center for Autonomous Sensing and Sampling, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
University of Oklahoma School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Sean Waugh
NOAA/OAR National Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Simon Duthoit
Advanced Radar Research Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Center for Autonomous Sensing and Sampling, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
University of Oklahoma School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Phillip B. Chilson
University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Advanced Radar Research Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Center for Autonomous Sensing and Sampling, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
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Short summary
With the recent commercial availability of rotary-wing unmanned aircraft systems (rwUAS), their ability to collect observations in the lower atmosphere is quickly being realized. However, integrating sensors with an rwUAS can introduce errors if not sited properly. This study discusses an objective method of determining some of these error sources in temperature, including improper airflow and rotary motor heating. Errors can be mitigated by mounting thermistors under propellers near the tips.
With the recent commercial availability of rotary-wing unmanned aircraft systems (rwUAS), their...
