The effect of the troposphere and the underlying surface on radar operation
Abstract
The radio-physical properties of the troposphere and the underlying surface which determine their effect on radar observation are examined. Particular consideration is given to: the structure of hydrometeor formations and the radar properties of particles; the attenuation of radar signals by hydrometeors; the underlying surface as a radar object; the scattering of radio waves by the underlying surface; the effect of the waveguide properties of the troposphere on radar signals; and the effect of small-scale irregularities of the troposphere on radar operation.
- Publication:
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Moscow Izdatel Radio Sviaz
- Pub Date:
- 1988
- Bibcode:
- 1988MIzRS....R....K
- Keywords:
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- Radar;
- Signal Processing;
- Troposphere;
- Accuracy;
- Atmospheric Models;
- Hydrometeorology;
- Inhomogeneity;
- Meteorological Parameters;
- Ocean Surface;
- Radar Range;
- Radio Waves;
- Signal Distortion;
- Surface Roughness;
- Wave Scattering;
- Waveguides;
- Communications and Radar