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26 Aug 2024
Research article |
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High-altitude balloon-launched uncrewed aircraft system measurements of atmospheric turbulence and qualitative comparison with infrasound microphone response
Anisa N. Haghighi
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
Ryan D. Nolin
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
Gary D. Pundsack
Stratodynamics Inc., 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, USA
Nick Craine
Stratodynamics Inc., 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, USA
Aliaksei Stratsilatau
UAVOS Inc., 541 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
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Short summary
This work summarizes measurements conducted in June 2021 using a small, uncrewed, stratospheric glider that was launched from a weather balloon to altitudes up to 30 km above sea level. The aircraft conducted measurements of wind speed and direction, pressure, temperature, and humidity during its descent as well as measurements of infrasonic sound levels. These data were used to evaluate the atmospheric turbulence observed during the descent phase of the flight.
This work summarizes measurements conducted in June 2021 using a small, uncrewed, stratospheric...
