Atmospheric marine boundary layer measurements in the vicinity of San Nicolas Island during CEWCOM-78

This is a report on the boundary layer aspects of the NPS participation in CEWCOM-78. The primary purpose of the experiment was to determine how representative San Nicolas Island is of an open ocean marine boundary layer and to examine the validity of boundary layer measurements at the NRL tower on the NW tip of the island. Under favorable wind conditions (NW) the turbulence and profile structure of the boundary layer near SNI was characteristic of typical marine conditions. A comparison of simultaneous measurements at the NRL tower and the R/V ACANIA indicated considerable shoreline influence on the velocity fluctuations (U* or epsilon) and the mean wind speed (U) but essentially no influence on temperature fluctuations (CT2). Using the bulk method to calculate T* and xi from the ACANIA data, the actual measurements of CT2 could be predicted to within about a factor of twoNaval Air Systems Command (AIR 3706) Washington, DC and Naval Ocean Systems Center (EOMET).http://archive.org/details/atmosphericmarin00fairN00019-78-WR-81002, N66001-78-WR-00156NAApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

San Joaquin Valley fog : attempts at electrical dissipation

The report summarizes the results of a two night field operation in the San Joaquin Valley of California. The purpose of this operation was to test the feasibility of using a corona discharge mechanism to dissipate warm fog. Heavy fog was encountered on two nights and during both fogs the authors monitored visibility and droplet size distribution while injecting electrical charge into the atmosphere with a 90kVolt discharge. No effects which could be attributed to modification of the fog by the corona discharge were detected.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Mean conditions and turbulence statistics at Vandenberg AFB

This report describes the results of a one-year program to gather meteorological data at Vandenberg AFB, CA. The purpose of the program was to obtain data that would allow characterization of the mean flow and turbulence in complex terrain. One full year of data, 24 hours a day, was obtained so that the full range of meteorological conditions at the site would be experienced and to establish statistical validity. The principal goal of the study is to characterize the turbulence, providing a data base for modeling diffusion in complex terrain. Immediate applications being addressed are: Space Shuttle exhaust hazard, site specific diffusion at Vandenberg, and generic features of flow and turbulence in complex, coastal terrain. Because the data may ultimately be used for modeling a wide variety of situations, such as continuous plumes, burst releases, rocket exhaust, the data acquisition procedures must be well designed. Specifically, sampling must be done so that the full range of the turbulence spectrum that is important for all types of diffusion is acquired. The purpose of this report is to describe the status of the data that has been obtained and to outline how to use it. Auxiliary data has been obtained and several analyses have been performed. These are also described.U.S. Air Force, Space DivisionFunding number: N00244-07-1-0017.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Seventh Fleet Command Post Exercise Fleet Battle Experiment Kilo Fires Initiative Final Report

Contributing Authors: Wayne "Doc" Sweitzer: Provided significant material used directly in the Reconstruction Section of this report. Rich Kimmel: Provided the section on JFACC processes. Nelson Irvine and Sue Hutchins: Provided editing and material for this reportFleet Battle Experiment was conducted during Seventh Fleet exercise Tandem Thrust 03. During the Command Post Exercise phase, testing of Time Sensitive Targets processes using the Joint Fires Network was carried out. This report covers training and use of the TES-N portion of the Joint Fires Network.Prepared for: Navy Warfare Development Comman

Resume of Gordon Everett Schacher, 1971

Naval Postgraduate School Faculty Resum

Resume of Gordon Everett Schacher, 1981

Naval Postgraduate School Faculty Resum

Resume of Gordon Everett Schacher, 1990-12

Naval Postgraduate School Faculty Resum

Offshore transport and dispersion in the California Coastal Region-BLM III NPS data summary

The third in a series of tracer measurements of overwater transport and diffusion has been completed. This report includes the meteorological data obtained aboard the RV/Acania. Analyses of radiosonde data to yield mixed layer parameters for mixed layer assessment is also included. (Author)Outer Continental Shelf Office Bureau of Land Management Los Angeles, CaliforniaApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Mean flow and turbulence in complex terrain NPS/Vandenberg measurement system

A data acquisition system has been installed at Vandenberg Air Force Base to obtain meteorological data from 12 of the existing 23 towers. Data processing and storage includes means and standard deviations for time periods of 15 sec, 5 min, 15 min, and 1 hr. The 15 sec data contains those quantities needed to form averages, with standard deviations, over any longer time period. All data contains turbulence frequency components to 1 Hz. The purpose of the project is to characterize turbulence in complex terrain for use in diffusion modeling.U. S. Air Force Space Division, Los Angeles, CaliforniaFY76l6880047lApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Measured plume dispersion parameters over water. Volume I

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