1955•Review of Scientific InstrumentsRequires access

Instrumentation of the Rocket-Grenade Experiment for Measuring Atmospheric Temperatures and Winds

W. G. Stroud, E. A. Terhune, Jason Venner, J. R. Walsh, S. Weiland

Abstract

The temperatures and winds in the upper atmosphere have been measured by means of the Aerobee sounding rocket. The determination of the velocity of sound between grenades ejected from the rocket and exploded at successive heights measures the temperatures. The angles of arrival of the sound waves at the ground are used to determine the winds. The experimental method is outlined and the rocket-borne and ground instrumentations are described. A summary of the rocket firings carried out is also given.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 8 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Key concepts: Rocket (weapon), Sounding rocket, Instrumentation (computer programming), Atmosphere (unit), Aerospace engineering, Depth sounding, Environmental science, Atmospheric sounding