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Atmospheric science experiments applicable to Space Shuttle Spacelab missionsThe present lack of a lower atmosphere research satellite program for the 1980s has prompted consideration of the Space Shuttle/Spacelab system as a means of flying sensor complements geared toward specific research problems, as well as continued instrument development. Three specific examples of possible science questions related to precipitation are discussed: (1) spatial structure of mesoscale cloud and precipitation systems, (2) lightning and storm development, and (3) cyclone intensification over oceanic regions. Examples of space sensors availab le to provide measurements needed in addressing these questions are also presented. Distinctive aspects of low-earth orbit experiments would be high resolution, multispectral sensing of atmospheric phenomena by complements of instruments, and more efficient sensor development through reflights of specific hardware packages.
Document ID
19840061122
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Wilson, G. S.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Christian, H. J., Jr.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Fichtl, G. H.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Vaughan, W. W.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Goodman, S. J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Robertson, F. R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: American Meteorological Society, Bulletin
Volume: 65
ISSN: 0003-0007
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
84A43909
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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