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On the errors in using the Rayleigh approximation for estimating the reflectivity of clouds and precipitationThe accuracy of using the Rayleigh approximation for the description of polydisperse diameters of backscattering water and ice spheres is examined. Calculations are carried out on the ratio of scattering diameters according to the Mie and Rayleigh formulas for the spectra of rain and dry and moist hailstones. The limits of applicability of the Rayleigh approximation for various wavelengths are shown.
Document ID
19750008836
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Book
Authors
Salman, Y. M.
(SCITRAN, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA, United States)
Yerukhimovich, B. M.
(SCITRAN, Inc. Santa Barbara, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: Radar Meteorology (NASA-TT-F-14797)
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
75N16908
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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