Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica
CARA Science:
Microthermal Measurements
Summary
A series of microthermal measurements were made from a tower (1994)
and balloons (1995).
Results
See the page on seeing for
a brief discussion and plot.
See also
- Marks, R. D., Vernin, J., Azouit, M., Briggs, J. W., Burton, M. G.,
Ashley, M. C. B., and Manigault, J. F., 1996,
"Antarctic Site
Testing -- Microthermal Measurements of Surface-Layer Seeing at
the South Pole," A&AS, 118, 385.
Pictures
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The microthermal experiments were a collaboration between the
University of New South Wales and University of Chicago.
For more information, contact Bob Loewenstein,
rfl@oddjob.uchicago.edu.
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