A Study of Millimeter and Submillimeter Wave Attenuation and Dispersion in the Earth's Atmosphere
Abstract
A summary is presented of new calculations of atmospheric absorption line parameters and of a slant-path absorption model (SLAM) intended for use in the millimeter and submillimeter wave spectral regions. Results of a literature survey concerning altitude-dependent attenuation and dispersion in this spectral region, as well as weather-dependent scattering and fading strengths, are also summarized. Recommendations are given for reducing the uncertainties in the model predictions. A list of 318 absorption lines of the molecular oxygen isotopes of principal concern in atmospheric transmission below 300/cm is included, together with their integrated strengths at 296K, line widths, lower- state energies, and identifying quantum numbers, in the format of the AFCRL Atmospheric Absorption Line Parameters Compilation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 15, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA015544
Entities
People
- D. Koppel
- M. Greenebaum