Analysis of the Scattering and Extinction Properties of Atmospheric Particulates from the FTD (Foreign Technology Division) Field Measurement Program

Abstract

Field test measurements related to the scattering and extinction properties of atmospheric particulates have been reviewed, validated and analyzed. The data taken include routine Air Weather Service surface observations, meteorological measurements, transmission measurements from the continuously variable filter transmissometer, visual quality, visual range, aerosol concentrations and aerosol scattering from the abridged polar nephelometer (APN). The review of the data revealed some problems and inconsistencies that made a complete analysis difficult. This was especially true in the IR transmission and APN data. No explanation can be given for the inconsistencies in the transmission data. The problems in the APN data are believed to be due to calibration problems in the instrument.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 20, 1987
Accession Number
ADA202114

Entities

People

  • John R. Hummel
  • Kurt A. Kebschull

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Data Sets
  • Dew Point
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Charts
  • Meteorological Data
  • Nephelometers
  • Observation
  • Scattering
  • Security
  • Transmissometers
  • Urban Areas
  • Wind Direction

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
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