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Theoretical analysis and meteorological interpretation of the role of raindrop shape on microwave attenuation and propagation phase shifts - Implications for the radar measurement of rainThe effects of raindrop shape on the attenuation and propagation phase shift at vertical and horizontal linear polarizations is examined, focusing on the implications of these effects on rain measurements by radars. Analytic expressions for the imaginary and real components of the forward scattering amplitude function are dervied for a wavelength of 2.2 cm. It is shown that the summation attenuation rate and the rate of summation propagation phase shift are both insensitive to the shapes of raindrops.
Document ID
19890050162
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Jameson, A. R.
(Applied Research Corp. Landover, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
Volume: 6
ISSN: 0739-0572
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
89A37533
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-86-01257
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-27796
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-85-96007
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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