The upgraded WPL dual-polarization 8-mm wavelength Doppler radar for microphysical and climate research
Abstract
The improvements made in the WPL dual-polarization 8-mm Doppler radar are summarized, and its operating characteristics are discussed. The scanning Doppler radar is capable of measuring not only the bulk properties of clouds such as cloud base, thickness, density, and small-scall structure, but also many other parameters for controlling the cloud formation and breakup. Particular attention is given to scattering calculations for ice crystals often found in cirrus clouds. It is suggested that the expected sensitivity and polarization discrimination of the Doppler radar will make it possible to observe the microphysical properties of cirrus clouds.
- Publication:
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IN: 1990 Conference on Cloud Physics
- Pub Date:
- 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990clph.conf..341K
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric General Circulation Models;
- Climate Change;
- Doppler Radar;
- Polarization Characteristics;
- Wave Propagation;
- Earth Radiation Budget;
- Global Warming;
- Greenhouse Effect;
- Communications and Radar