Analysis of a Polarization Diversity Weather Radar Design.

Abstract

This report focuses not only on a design for a pulse-to-pulse polarization diversity modification of the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory (AFGL) S-band Doppler weather radar, but also upon the meteorological and technical requirements of such a radar. The theoretical aspects of and physical limitations imposed by the polarization diversity requirement are presented independently of this design and as a result are applicable towards the development of any similar system. The antenna modification could also be applied towards the general case, excepting the condition imposed in this design that the present twenty-four foot diameter reflector be retained. Formulae are developed to demonstrate the various uncertainties for the system as a whole and the antenna in particular. Tradeoffs between the various meteorological measurement goals vs available and constructible radio frequency components are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 02, 1982
Accession Number
ADA121666

Entities

People

  • J. I. Metcalf
  • J. S. Ussailis
  • L. A. Leiker
  • R. M. Goodman Iv

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech Research Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Antenna Feeds
  • Antenna Radiation Patterns
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Detection
  • Diffraction
  • Dynamic Range
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Microwave Antennas
  • Polarizers
  • Radar
  • Radio Frequency
  • Transducers

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design