Reducing windshear risk through airborne systems technologyA preliminary set of performance criteria for predictive windshear detection and warning systems is defined. Candidate airborne remote sensor technologies based on microwave Doppler radar, Doppler lidar, and IR radiometric techniques are examined from the viewpoint of overall system requirements, and the performance of each sensor is evaluated for representative microburst environments and ground clutter conditions. Preliminary simulation results indicate that all three sensors have potential for detecting windshear, and provide adequate warning time to permit flight crews to avoid the affected area or escape from the encounter.
Document ID
19910039843
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bowles, Roland L. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)