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Continuous wind measurement in the tropical Pacific using VHF radarsVery High Frequency (VHF) Radar Wind Profilers are being installed on Ponape, East Caroline Islands and Christmas Island, Republic of Kiribati to continuously monitor winds aloft. The purpose of this experiment is to study wind fluctuations on time scales between minutes and days, to determine the longitudinal character of these fluctuations, and to examine their relationship to climate variability. Six-hourly wind profiles will be provided via satellite to the scientific community for Project TOGA (Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere).
Document ID
19870001051
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Balsley, B. B. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Boulder, CO, United States)
Ecklund, W. L. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Boulder, CO, United States)
Carter, D. A. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Boulder, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: International Council of Scientific Unions, Middle Atmosphere Program. Handbook for MAP, Vol. 20
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
87N10484
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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