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Flow distortion in a non-orthogonal three-component sonic anemometer [presentation]

Horst, T. W., Oncley, S., & Semmer, S. R. (2014). Flow distortion in a non-orthogonal three-component sonic anemometer [presentation]. In 17th Symposium on Meteorological Observation and Instrumentation. American Meteorological Society: Westminster, CO, US.

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Abstract

Recent comparisons of turbulence statistics measured by orthogonal and non-orthogonal three-component sonic anemometers have suggested that non-orthogonal sonic anemometers underestimate vertical velocity fluctuations. We show turbulence simulations, wind-tunnel measurements, and field observatio... Show moreRecent comparisons of turbulence statistics measured by orthogonal and non-orthogonal three-component sonic anemometers have suggested that non-orthogonal sonic anemometers underestimate vertical velocity fluctuations. We show turbulence simulations, wind-tunnel measurements, and field observations that support a simple correction for flow distortion in the CSAT non-orthogonal sonic anemometer. Show less

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