Uncertainties in temperature statistics and fluxes determined by sonic anemometers due to wind-induced vibrations of mounting arms

Gao, Zhongming; Liu, Heping; Li, Dan; Yang, Bai; Walden, Von; Li, Lei; Bogoev, Ivan

doi:10.5194/amt-17-4109-2024

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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-17-4109-2024

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12 Jul 2024

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Uncertainties in temperature statistics and fluxes determined by sonic anemometers due to wind-induced vibrations of mounting arms

Zhongming Gao, Heping Liu, Dan Li, Bai Yang, Von Walden, Lei Li, and Ivan Bogoev

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