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sodar [′sō‚där] (engineering) Sound-wave transmitting and receiving equipment that is used to remotely measure the vertical turbulence structure and wind profile of the lower layer of the atmosphere by analyzing sound reflected in scattering by atmospheric turbulence. Derived from sonic detection and ranging. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In gathering meteorological data and conducting environmental studies in the Sault for the past year, the company, that had been scoping possible development sites across Ontario for the last few years, intends to conduct another six to 12 months of testing with a mobile Doppler technology known as SODAR. AeroVironment's SODAR acoustic remote sensing systems played a key role, measuring wind speed, direction and turbulence up to 4,000 feet. |
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