Survey of Microwave Attenuation Due to Atmospheric Gases and Precipitation.
Abstract
The report reviews microwave-radiation attenuation caused by atmospheric gases (oxygen and uncondensed water vapor) and by precipitation (rain, hail, snow, fog, and cloud). Comparisons are made of values of attenuation for various representative values of meteorological parameters such as water vapor content, precipitation rate, and water droplet content. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0751454
Entities
People
- Richard T. Aiken
Organizations
- United States Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratory