Research Article

Nondimensional Wind and Temperature Profiles in the Atmospheric Surface Layer over the Hinterland of the Taklimakan Desert in China

Table 2

Observational instrumentation.

Observed itemsSensorHeight (m)

Turbulent fluxes, wind speed, air temperatureCSAT3, Campbell3
Solar, longwave radiationCNR-1, Kipp & Zonen1.5
Air temperature/humidityHMP45D, Vaisala0.5, 1, 2, 4, 10
Wind speed010C, MetOne0.5, 1, 2, 4, 10
Wind direction020C, MetOne2, 10
Surface infrared temperatureIRR-P, Appage0
Air pressurePTB220B, Vaisala1

Sensor includes sensor type and its manufacturer.