Title :
Radar Potentials Integrated in Netherlands Olympus Propagation Studies
Author :
Nieuwkerk, L.R. ; Ligthart, L.P. ; Luyten, G.J.H.
Author_Institution :
Delft University of Technology, Fac. of Electrical Engineering, Mekelweg 4, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands.
Abstract :
Using a new type of weather surveillance radar, rain reflectivity measurements are performed in an area around Delft, the Netherlands. In addition, data from the 12 and 30 GHz Olympus satellite beacon, from radiometers and from rain gauges at several locations in the radar coverage area are registered. The rain intensity and rain attenuation is derived from the rain reflectivity. The influence of clutter and other effects on the prediction are discussed. The results show good correlation and a missing 2 dB in the radar equation.
Keywords :
Area measurement; Attenuation; Clutter; Meteorological radar; Performance evaluation; Radiometers; Rain; Reflectivity; Satellite broadcasting; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1991. 21st European
Conference_Location :
Stuttgart, Germany
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1991.336473
