Title :
Measurement of extinction cross-sections of dry and wet ice spheres at 35 GHz
Author :
Bryant, D.L. ; Auchterlonie, L.J.
Author_Institution :
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Merz Laboratories, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Abstract :
Measurements at 35 GHz of the extinction cross-sections of sets of particles of ice simulating dry and wet hail are reported. An open-resonator system was used. Results are compared with values calculated by applying Mie´s theory to spherical particles having a simple composition.
Keywords :
atmospheric precipitation; dielectric measurement; electromagnetic wave scattering; ice; microwave measurement; 35 GHz measurement; EM wave scattering; dielectric measurements; dry ice spheres; extinction cross sections; hail; microwave measurements; open resonator system; wet ice spheres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19790037
