A Summary of the Radar Equations and Measurement Techniques Used in the SAMS Rain Erosion Program at Wallops Island, Virginia. AFCRL/SAMS Report No. 1
Abstract
The radar concepts, definitions, and equations that related to the SAMS rain erosion program at Wallops Island, Virginia, are reviewed. The several radars employed in the program are identified, and their nominal characteristics of usual reference performance are cited. The two methods of calibrating the primary radars are explained, and values of the calibration constants that pertain to the different radars and days of missile launches from 1970 through the spring of 1973 are listed. The particular radar measurements for each of the three SAMS seasons of operations since 1970 are summarized, and plans for the forthcoming 1973-74 season are indicated. An uncertainty analysis presented in an appendix permits assessment of the error bounds of the radar reflectivity factors for water and ice hydrometeors, providing that additional special data are obtained for individual Wallops storms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0778095
Entities
People
- Vernon G. Plank
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories