Rough Surface Effects on Microwave Propagation over the Sea
Abstract
The long-terms goals of the research are to understand the effects of marine boundary layer atmospheric mean and turbulence structures on the propagation of microwave signals over the ocean. For wind speeds greater than 10 m s-1, it has been hypothesized that ocean surface waves distort the vertical refractivity profile leading to reduced microwave signal levels. Previous at-sea experiments have shown resonant effects of waves on the momentum flux and turbulence at wind-wave and swell scales. Current research focuses on wave effects on the scalars, temperature and humidity, that affect propagation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA630020
Entities
People
- Kenneth D. Anderson
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command