RADAR ANGELS AND ATMOSPHERIC CONVECTION IN ARIZONA.

Abstract

Anomalous clear atmosphere returns of X-Band vertically pointing radar signals observed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, during September - October 1964, are examined in conjunction with analysis of low level atmospheric convection. It is concluded that the radar echoes, commonly termed dot angels were produced by sharp gradients in refractive index across the boundary surfaces of convective air parcels. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0653014

Entities

People

  • Arthur V. Carlson

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Boundaries
  • Convection
  • Radar Signals
  • Refractive Index
  • X Band

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.