Microwave Refractive Index Structure Function Profiles (Cn2) Measured from a Small Aircraft

Abstract

Measurements of the microwave refractive index structure function (Cn2) obtained with a microwave refractometer on a small aircraft are presented. Thin layers (< 300 m) of highly enhanced Cn2 were observed on several flights, usually associated with an inversion. Results from two refractometers about 4 m apart are shown for several flights. The double measurements are discussed from the point of view of the validity of the measurements themselves. Keywords include: Refractive index structure function, Refractometers, and Atmospheric refraction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 05, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184343

Entities

People

  • James F. Morrissey
  • Owen R. Cote
  • Yutaka Izumi

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aircrafts
  • Atmospheric Refraction
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundary Layer
  • Classification
  • Data Processing
  • Detectors
  • Dew Point
  • Frequency
  • Inversion
  • Layers
  • Measurement
  • Refractive Index
  • Refractometers
  • Security
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Spectroscopy.