Sampling the ground layer of the atmosphere at dome C using fast sonic-anemometers

T. Travouillon*, E. Aristidi, E. Fossat, J. S. Lawrence, D. Mekarnia, A. M. Moore, A. W. Skidmore, J. W V Storey

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Abstract

The ground layer turbulence at Dome C is the cause for more than 90% of the total turbulence column. While the height of this layer has been currently measured to be approximately 30m, no long term statistics is available from this part of the atmosphere. In order to plan the construction of future telescope at this site temperature site, temperature, wind speed and turbulence measurements are also necessary. Using fast sonic anemometers we present, a preliminary set of data covering January to October 2007 sampling these quantities at heights of 8, 16 and 28 meters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGround-based and Airborne Telescopes II
Place of PublicationBellingham, WA
PublisherSPIE
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
Volume7012
ISBN (Print)9780819472229
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventGround-based and Airborne Telescopes II - Marseille
Duration: 23 Jun 200828 Jun 2008

Conference

ConferenceGround-based and Airborne Telescopes II
CityMarseille
Period23/06/0828/06/08

Keywords

  • Atmospheric effects
  • Site testing

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