Operation and use of the M-33 radar in thunderstorm studies
Date
1963-10
Authors
Marwitz, John D., author
Civil Engineering Section, Colorado State University, publisher
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Abstract
An M-33 Fire Control System, obtained through an equipment grant from the National Science Foundation was modified for use in tracking no-lift balloons and observing thunderstorms. The M-33 was located on a knoll about 1 /2 mi. east of the CSU Engineering Research Center, Foothills Campus. A method of launching no-lift balloons to a preselected height was developed. Serial launchings of no-lift balloons were attempted on 2 different days. They were successful on one day. No-lift and rawin balloons were tracked on other days. Thunderstor.ms were observed by the M-33 to determine the modifications required to observed thunderstorms. The capability of the equipment was determined and a system was developed to use in observing thunderstorms.
Description
CER63JDM43.
October 1963.
Includes bibliographical references.
Research supported by Great Western Sugar Company, National Research Foundation, Colorado State University Research Foundation.
October 1963.
Includes bibliographical references.
Research supported by Great Western Sugar Company, National Research Foundation, Colorado State University Research Foundation.
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Thunderstorms -- Research