PAR Auroral Study. Volume II. (A Technique for Standardizing the Processing of Auroral Radar Backscatter Data).

Abstract

The topic of radar reflectivity of aurora effects is discussed. The report describes a method for representing the volume backscattering characteristics of auroral irregularities. The objective was to develop a universal relationship for calculating the aurora reflectivity. The expression would then normalize all radar-dependent parameters, including geographic location. In attempting to derive a classical solution to the problem, some ambiguous terms remain. However, the technique should prove useful for making certain limited comparisons of data from different radars.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 1976
Accession Number
ADA034503

Entities

People

  • M. J. Mitchell

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Backscattering
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Optical Properties
  • Reflectivity
  • Scattering
  • Wave Phenomena

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Software Engineering
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.