ATTENUATION OF KA-BAND ENERGY BY SNOW AND ICE
Abstract
Measurements of the attenuation of electromagnetic energy by snow and the reflection of radiation from snow and ice were made by using an interferometer and manufactured snow and ice in an environmental chamber under closely controlled conditions. The ambient temperature was held at -14F for all measurements. Snow and ice attenuation and reflection measurements are tabulated for various snow densities covering the range from 32 to 39 GHz. Results show that packed snow and greater density produce less attenuation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 10, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0638303
Entities
People
- D. E. Crane
- J. W. Battles
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory