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Long range anemometry using a CO2 laser

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A CO2 laser anemometer is described which gives a real-time, continuous, measure of one component of wind velocity. Results are presented of a series of trials in which the laser anemometer is compared with a conventional propeller anemometer at ranges up to 50 m from the laser. Very good agreement is observed between the outputs of the two devices.

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  1. Royal Radar Establishment, Malvern, Worcestershire, UK

    A. J. Hughes, J. O'Shaughnessy & E. R. Pike

  2. Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

    A. McPherson & C. Spavins

  3. Hunting Engineering, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK

    T. H. Clifton

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Hughes, A.J., O'Shaughnessy, J., Pike, E.R. et al. Long range anemometry using a CO2 laser. Opto-electronics 4, 379–384 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01414142

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