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The Enhancement of the Dugway Proving Ground Meteorological Sensing Capabilities
Frank W. Gallagher, U.S Army, Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, UT; and D. Storwold
The U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) chemical/biological defense test mission has existed for more than 50 years. Within the past 5 years, the amount and type of instrumentation has increased dramatically, creating one of the most densely instrumented locations in the United States.
Recently, acquisitions include several remote sensors such C-Band Doppler Radar, X- Band Mobile Doppler Radar, Doppler Lidar, and a 449 Mhz radar wind profiler. Remote sensors are complemented by surface-based measurements, including a network of electric field meters, and a mesoscale observation network. Automated meteorological measurements are made at over 100 DPG sites, with many sites collecting data at rates as high as 1 Hz. This improved capability provides a nearly holistic view of the atmosphere. Case-study examples of the sensing network's utility in examining the evolution of both warm and cold season phenomena are discussed.
Session 8, Integrated instrumentation and observing systems for all applications
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 8:30 AM-10:00 AM, B302
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