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Mobile high-frequency mini-SODAR and its potential for boundary-layer studies

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After a short review of the history of the mini-SODAR, the differences between conventinal SODAR and mini-SODARs are discussed. The background for the interpretation of the turbulent structure parameters are given. In view of existing mini-SODAR systems, some design criteria for portable systems are presented. The limitations in minimum range, vertical resolutions and velocity resolution are discussed. Results from an Arctic boundary-layer experiment, where three monostatic systems are used on a small scale, show the potential of its application. In view of other applications, future developments are presented.

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  2. Department of Commerce NOAA/ERL, Wave Propagation Laboratory, 325 Broadway, 80303, Boulder, CO, USA

    D. E. Wolfe

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Mursch-Radlgruber, E., Wolfe, D.E. Mobile high-frequency mini-SODAR and its potential for boundary-layer studies. Appl. Phys. B 57, 57–63 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00324101

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