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NCAR reverse flow probe
NCAR Reverse Flow Temperature Probe

The NCAR Reverse Flow Temperature probe is designed to make accurate temperature measurements from aircraft during level flight and vertical soundings at airspeeds from 115 to 180 kt. The sensing element of the probe is enclosed by a wind-blocking shield where it is exposed to a stream of air from the rear. This prevents wetting of the sensing element during flights through clouds to get a more accurate temperature measurement.

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Instrument Details

Temperature/Humidity
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > Upper Air Temperature
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature
Troposphere
0.1 s
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  • Edward N. Brown

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  • Research Aviation Facility

  • NCAR

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External Link10.3334/ORNLDAAC/495