ATMOSPHERIC DISPERSION AND ABSORPTION OF MICROWAVES

Abstract

The results of the measurements carried out on nitrogen and oxygen are given. Sensitivity of the order of 10 to the -10th power was achieved with the refractometer, but its use at such sensitivities is very delicate and required many precautions. At reduced sensitivity, i.e. at smaller synchroscope sweep velocities, the use of the refractometer was quite simple and satisfactory. Accurate measurements can be performed at sensitivities of 5.10 to the -9th power or lower. At present, the main use at higher sensitivities will be to detect small sudden changes of the refractive index. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0274728

Entities

People

  • Adriano Gozzini
  • Nello Carrara

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Dispersions
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Microwaves
  • Nitrogen
  • Physical Properties
  • Refractive Index
  • Refractometers
  • Sensitivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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