For me it's a bit of a Science vs Art argument. The instrument will help to
find the next thermal (within range of the instrument) but says nothing about
how the day is developing in 5/10/30/60/120 minutes. The horizontal component
(as well as the vertical) may be useful in shear. Interesting though!!
Dave
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From: Robert Hart <[email protected]>
To: Soaring in Australia <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, 17 February, 2010 6:57:06 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Laser wind sensor
Hi
I just came across this - read more at http://www.oads.com/programs/vindicator
This unit has a range out to 300m and senses vertical and horizontal
winds. The vertical bit sounds very interesting to a glider pilot!
WHilst this unit's weight and power requirements are beyong the
capabilities of a glider, I am sure that the weight can he
significantly reduced if all that was required was to fee into an
existing glass cockpit system.
I wonder how long it will be before we see something like this in
gliders?
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Robert Hart [email protected]
+61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au
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