The Boulder Atmospheric Observatory

The Boulder Atmospheric Observatory (BAO) is a unique research facility for studying the planetary boundary layer and for testing and calibrating atmospheric sensors. The facility includes a 300 m tower instrumented with fast- and slow-response sensors, a variety of remote sensing systems, and a rea...

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Published in:Journal of climate and applied meteorology 1983-05, Vol.22 (5), p.863-880
Main Authors: Kaimal, J. C., Gaynor, J. E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospherics
Boundary layers
Data acquisition
Meteorology
Meteors
Observational research
Radar
Sensors
Sonic anemometers
Wind velocity
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Summary:The Boulder Atmospheric Observatory (BAO) is a unique research facility for studying the planetary boundary layer and for testing and calibrating atmospheric sensors. The facility includes a 300 m tower instrumented with fast- and slow-response sensors, a variety of remote sensing systems, and a real-time processing and display capability that greatly reduces analysis time for scientists working with current or archived data. In the past four years of operation the BAO has been the site of several large cooperative experiments and numerous smaller ones. Details of the data acquisition, processing and archiving schemes are presented. Results of studies conducted and opportunities for future investigations are also described.
ISSN:0733-3021
2163-5366
DOI:10.1175/1520-0450(1983)022<0863:TBAO>2.0.CO;2