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Publication Date
2023-5
First Advisor
Paul Voss
Document Type
Honors Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Engineering
Keywords
Atmospheric Science, Aerial Vehicles, Meteorology, Aerospace Engineering
Abstract
Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) have recently become a popular method of collecting data for various research purposes, especially in the field of atmospheric science and meteorology. UAVs exhibit many advantages over other methods of collecting meteorological data, such as lower cost than crewed aircraft and greater maneuverability than weather balloons. The goal of this project was to design, construct, test, and analyze the performance of a small UAV capable of measuring meteorological parameters in the atmospheric boundary layer. Design constraints included the FAA regulations regarding the size and maximum flight altitude of small unregistered aircraft, available materials, a budget of less than $200, and the time limitations of an undergraduate thesis. The aircraft that was designed and constructed was successful in flight tests and collected credible meteorological profiles.
Rights
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Stephens, Alexandra, "Design of Small Aircraft for Atmospheric Measurements" (2023). Honors Project, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/theses/2571
Comments
iii, 122 pages : color illustrations, charts. Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-39).