Surface contour radar observations of the directional wave spectrum during FasinexThe surface control radar (SCR), a 36-GHz computer-controlled airborne radar which generates a false-color coded elevation map of the sea surface below the aircraft in real time, is described. The SCR turned out to be ideal for documenting the wave spectra during Fasinex (the Frontal Air-Sea Interaction Experiment) due to its high spatial resolution and rapid mapping capability over extensive areas. Synoptic weather maps for February 15-18, 1986 are presented.
Document ID
19890062554
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Walsh, E. J. (NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Hancock, D. W., III (NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Hines, D. E. (NASA Wallops Flight Center Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Swift, R. N. (NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Scott, J. F. (EG&G Washington Analytical Services Center Inc., Pocomoke City, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Oceanography
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction