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ADM-AEOLUS
- ESA's Wind
Mission
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The Guarniero models is used
in this illustration.
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The mission
The Earth Explorer Atmospheric
Dynamics Mission (ADM-Aeolus) will provide global
observations of wind profiles from space to improve
the quality of weather forecasts, and to advance our
understanding of atmospheric dynamics and climate
processes.
ADM-Aeolus will utilise the active Doppler Wind Lidars
method. This is the only method that has the potential
to provide the required data globally, from direct
wind observations. In addition, a DWL will provide
information on cloud top heights, vertical distribution
of cloud, aerosol properties, and wind variability.
This information is a useful by-product of the DWL
method.
An improved model of the Earth’s
climate and atmosphere will lead to progress in numerical
weather prediction, especially concerning long-term
forecasting. The provision of detailed wind profiles
will also benefit scientists involved with climate
research, allowing for greater accuracy in the numerical
modelling of tropical regions in particular.
Configuration
AEOLUS has a mass of 1100 kg, consisting of the platform
650 kg (plus 116-266 kg propellant and a 450 kg payload.
Its dimensions: height 4.6 m, length 1.9 m, width
2.0m. The payload is compiled of a Laser called ALADIN,
a transmitter and a receiver.
The model is made to
the exact 1:10 scale of the real AEOLUS which will
be send into space.The model has been made exactly
matching the authentic designs, respecting all details.
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The
model is made to the exact 1:40 scale of the real
AEOLUS which will be send into space.The model has
been made exactly matching the authentic designs,
respecting all details.
If you are interested in this model please contact
us.
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