Integrating UAS Atmospheric Profiling into an Operational Surface Observing Network: Lessons from the Oklahoma Mesonet
05 Oct 2026
Developments in Earth System Measurements and Technologies
Emerging measurement technologies and integrated observing approaches
Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) represent an emerging class of measurement platforms capable of filling critical observational gaps in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). This presentation describes a decade of progressive development toward quasi-operational UAS integration within the Oklahoma Mesonet — a network of 120 surface stations providing real-time, quality-controlled observations across Oklahoma, USA.









