What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the capabilities of the HALAS system for enhancing atmospheric weather data collection.

March 5, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Space variant report for Honeywell Atmospheric Winds Campaign for Space (HAWCS)

PCPatrick ConryUniversity of Notre Dame EHErik H. HorakUniversity of Vermont MAM.C. ArchMillerAuburn University

Key Points

The aim is to explore the capabilities of the HALAS system for enhancing atmospheric weather data collection.
Utilized high-altitude measurements from the HALAS system in both ground and aircraft variants.
Evaluated the potential of a space-based HALAS system.
Assessed the implications for NOAA's predictive modeling efforts.
Demonstrated that HALAS effectively collects atmospheric data in real-time.
Identified increased geographical footprint for weather data collection with space-based implementation.
Highlighted the contribution of HALAS data to NOAA's predictive modeling initiatives.

Abstract

The HALAS system has proven capable of delivering timely weather information from high-altitude atmospheric lidar measurements in both ground and aircraft-based variants. A space-based HALAS represents the next frontier for technological development that would expand the geographical footprint and benefit the earth observing network, while adding valuable data to the predictive modeling mission of NOAA.

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