Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 23:39:37
Major
Physics
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2017
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explain the optimal usage of the Kestrel® 4500 Pocket Weather Tracker and discuss the results of several meteorological parameters obtained throughout the course of the year. These parameters include magnetic and true direction, wind speed, crosswind, headwind, temperature, wind chill, relative humidity, heat index, dew point, wet bulb temperature, barometric pressure, altitude, and density altitude. These data parameters can be uploaded and saved onto a computer for long-term storage and future analysis. A MATLAB program was constructed to read these files and calculate wind chill using the currently accepted formula from the National Weather Service. Additionally, the program constructs a polar plot of the wind velocity, giving another representation to monitor the wind speed and its direction.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Sasa Dordevic
First Reader
Dr. Robert Mallik
Second Reader
Dr. Jutta Luettmer-Strathmann
Recommended Citation
Harpley, Adam, "Measurements of Important Meteorological Parameters’ Variations in the Akron Area" (2017). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 449.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/449