Integration of a 5-Hole Probe onto Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

Abstract

The goal of this project is to integrate sensors onto an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to better profile meteorology and composition of the atmosphere. Specifically, we have focused on a five-hole probe with the intent of collecting air velocity vectors while mounted to a fixed-wing UAS. A LABVIEW program was written to record data from the microcomputer and was tested in a wind tunnel. This probe will be used in conjunction with a Personal Ozone Monitor and an HMP60 probe to study ozone levels on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.