The effect of precipitation on a 35 GHz short-range pulse radar
Abstract
An investigation is conducted concerning the attenuation effects produced by precipitation in the case of electromagnetic wave propagation at a frequency of 35 GHz, taking into account effects related to rain, fog, snow, and hail. It is found that the operational performance of the radar device is seriously affected only in extreme exceptional cases. The impairment of radar effectiveness in connection with echoes produced by precipitation effects is, however, much more serious. Approaches for reducing reflection effects are discussed.
- Publication:
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Wissenschaftliche Berichte AEG Telefunken
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976WisBT..49..244W
- Keywords:
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- Electromagnetic Wave Transmission;
- Meteorological Parameters;
- Microwave Attenuation;
- Pulse Radar;
- Radar Attenuation;
- Transmission Efficiency;
- Fog;
- Millimeter Waves;
- Noise Reduction;
- Radar Echoes;
- Rain;
- Snow;
- Communications and Radar