Climatology of Selected Areas of West Germany Affecting Sensor Performance.
Abstract
This report contains a body of climatological data on several areas in West Germany which are being used in scenarios for study of the technical and operational effectiveness of methods of detecting remote minefields. The weather to be considered in the technical screening and analysis is that typical of the North German Plain, the Fulda Gap, and the Hof Corridor. Climate affects the ability of the sensor to obtain a useful signal return from the target and affects the signal return from background i.e., the vegetation and terrain surface and subsurface materials. Temperature data given include mean temperatures and diurnal temperature variations. Precipitation data include monthly mean precipitation, precipitation rates, rainfall frequency and duration. Data are given on cloud types, fractional sky cover, and various types of statistics on cloud obscuration. Data on fog frequency and visibility provide further information affecting target obscuration. Representative weather sequences are also tabulated for use in scenarios. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA086945
Entities
People
- A. Lawson
Organizations
- Environmental Research Institute of Michigan