Windybird: Animal-borne Wind Velocity Measurements at the Planetary Boundary Layer

This project aims to develop and calibrate a 5-hole Pitot tube for bird-borne biologgers to measure wind velocity. This innovation will enhance in-situ wind data collection, validate satellite measurements, and improve understanding of atmospheric and oceanographic processes. It also has potential applications in meteorology and biopneumatic robotics.

The 5-hole Pitot tube for bird-borne biologgers will enhance wind velocity measurement, improving satellite data validation and understanding of the planetary boundary layer. This innovation supports more accurate meteorological forecasts, informs sensor development, and offers insights for atmospheric research on other planets and climate change studies.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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