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SAMURAI-S: Sonic Anemometer on a MUlti-Rotor drone for Atmospheric turbulence Investigation in a Sling load configuration
Mauro Ghirardelli
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Geophysical Institute and Bergen Offshore Wind Centre, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Department of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52f, Innsbruck, Austria
Stephan T. Kral
Geophysical Institute and Bergen Offshore Wind Centre, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Etienne Cheynet
Geophysical Institute and Bergen Offshore Wind Centre, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Joachim Reuder
Geophysical Institute and Bergen Offshore Wind Centre, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, 5020 Bergen, Norway
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Short summary
The SAMURAI-S system is an innovative measurement tool combining a high accuracy wind sensor with a multi-rotor drone to improve atmospheric turbulence observations. While traditional methods lack flexibility and accuracy in dynamic environments, SAMURAI-S provides high maneuverability and precise 3D wind measurements. The research demonstrated the system's ability to match the data quality of conventional methods, with a slight overestimation in vertical turbulence under higher wind conditions.
The SAMURAI-S system is an innovative measurement tool combining a high accuracy wind sensor...
