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FM‐CW radar sensing of the lower atmosphere
Author(s) -
Noonkester V. R.,
Richter J. H.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
radio science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1944-799X
pISSN - 0048-6604
DOI - 10.1029/rs015i002p00337
Subject(s) - radar , mesoscale meteorology , remote sensing , troposphere , doppler radar , doppler effect , atmosphere (unit) , geology , environmental science , meteorology , physics , computer science , telecommunications , astronomy
FM‐CW radars have revealed many unique marine boundary layer echoes in great detail and permit new interpretations when they are operated simultaneously with other remote sensors. Three different subject areas and associated observations are presented. First, an FM‐CW radar can provide information on tropospheric radio propagation conditions through a refractive index profile updating procedure. Mesoscale variations in radio propagation conditions can be obtained when separated FM‐CW radars are operated simultaneously. Second, highly distinct radar echoes, created by wing tip vortices, have been observed at a commercial jet airport. Third, simultaneous observations with two FM‐CW radars can reveal important submesoscale features.