Atmospheric Boundary Layer Dynamics Evaluation Using Piezo-Resistive Technology for Unpowered Areal Vehicles
Résumé
The paper presents a method for real-time observing of the convectional processes in the atmosphere boundary layer. The essence of the method is in providing real-time measurement of temperature, humidity, and pressure during the flight of a glider (soaring flight). Based on these measurements, a real-time evaluation of the atmosphere dynamics is presented. Measurements are taken during soaring flight of the glider and during the flight of a remotely controlled quadrocopter. Additionally, a method for atmosphere thermal identification by the measured parameters is introduced. The main application areas of this work are in unpowered flights, as well as in extending the flight time and distance of powered aerial vehicles. Moreover, the paper can be useful in research and observation of the lowest portion of the atmosphere and micro-scaled atmosphere dynamics evaluation.