Radar in Meteorology,
Abstract
;Contents: Radiophysical properties of the troposphere; Theory of radar detection of clouds and precipitation by means of meteorological radar operating on the centimeter and millimeter wave lengths; Use of meteorological radar stations for the detection and investigation of clouds and phenomena associated with them; Use of radar for detecting and studying objects in the troposphere which cannot be detected visually; Determination of the intensity of precipitation and water contents of clouds by radar methods; Use of optical locators in meteorology; Acoustic-radar sounding of the atmosphere; Fluctuations in the echo signals and the use of doppler radars for meteorological purposes; Possibility of obtaining radar meteorological and hydrological data by means of artificial earth satellites; Influence of meteorological conditions on the application of radar.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 02, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA007172
Entities
People
- V. D. Stepanenko
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center