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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheres
  • Detection
  • Doppler Radar
  • Intensity
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Meteorology
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Precipitation
  • Radar
  • Radar Stations
  • Sodar
  • Stations
  • Troposphere

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects