Affiliation:
1. Departamento de Análisis Geográfico Regional y Geografía Física Universidad de Granada Granada Spain
2. Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía CSIC Granada Spain
Abstract
AbstractA drone was used to obtain thermal profiles to estimate atmospheric turbulence for the purposes of astronomical observation. The first 150 metres above ground level were studied in two areas in the south‐east of the Iberian Peninsula. The preliminary results are promising regarding the use of drones as a suitable means of transport for obtaining microthermal measurements. We have also assessed the influence of the planetary boundary layer on the quality of the image for astronomical purposes. In future research, we intend to check these measurements with fixed microthermal sensors installed in meteorological towers.
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