Background Information on the

First-generation, Real-time Water Vapor Sensing System

for Commercial Aircraft

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 
 

1. Introduction

2. Relevant Equations

3. Technical Details

4. Data Acquisition, Response Time, Calibration

5. Accuracy (Early Assessments) and Error Structure

6. Plans for the WVSS-I and Access to the Data

Appendix A   Figures

Appendix B   Removal of Vaisala Temperature Correction

Appendix C   References
 

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the FAA's Aviation Weather Research Program and
NOAA's Office of Global Programs through the GEWEX Continental-Scale International
Program (GCIP). The engineering contributions of John W. Kowles of BF Goodrich
Aircraft Sensors division (formerly Rosemont Aerospace) are greatly acknowledged.
The support of the United Parcel Service for providing their aircraft and the help of
Randy Baker, their chief meteorologist, are greatly appreciated.