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Meteorological Support in Scientific BallooningThe weather affects every portion of a scientific balloon mission, from payload integration to launch, float, and impact and recovery. Forecasting for these missions is very specialized and unique in many aspects. CSBF Meteorology incorporates data from NWSNCEP, as well as several international meteorological organizations, and NCAR. This presentation will detail the tools used and specifics on how CSBF Meteorology produces its forecasts.
Document ID
20170004619
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Schwantes, Chris
(Orbital Sciences Corp. Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Mullenax, Robert
(Orbital Sciences Corp. Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
May 16, 2017
Publication Date
May 9, 2016
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN42613
Report Number: GSFC-E-DAA-TN42613
Meeting Information
Meeting: Scientific Ballooning Technologies Workshop
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States
Start Date: May 9, 2016
End Date: May 11, 2016
Sponsors: Minnesota Univ.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNG15WA53C
WBS: WBS 911542
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
meteorological Support in Scientific Ballooning
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