Strips of metal foil (window), dispersed by balloon and aircraft, have been tracked by radar to measure wind velocities at altitudes up to 74,000 feet. These wind velocities have been compared with those measured over the same altitude range by GMD-1A equipment and radartarget tracking. The results indicate promise for obtaining high-altitude winds by this new technique. Further experiments envisioned for the 100,000 to 200,000 foot altitude range will necessitate the use of rockets to carry and eject the window.
There has been a long-term and increasing demand upon the American Meteorological Society to provide meteorological standards. The Society recognizes the need but has been unwilling to assume direct responsibility for the production of standards. The American Society for Testing and Materials is providing standards for measurement, but the development of standards for meteorological values, mathematical models, definitions, instrumentation, etc., has been neglected. A meteorological standards institute is needed to provide laboratory support for standards production.
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