Title :
A multi-frequency, dual-polarization, microwave link for rainfall estimation
Author :
Rincon, Rafael F. ; Bidwell, Steven W. ; Jameson, Arthur R. ; Thiele, Otto W.
Author_Institution :
George Washington Univ., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
A ground-based, multi-frequency, dual polarization, microwave link (LINK) is being developed by the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center for the measurement of precipitation. The LINK is part of a larger ground-based system which will provide a transfer standard permitting a more effective use of conventional sensors for calibrating the various weather radars around the tropics schedule to support the Tropical Rain Measuring Mission (TRMM). The instrument promises a substantial improvement over present techniques in the estimation of important meteorological parameters such as rainwater content and rainfall rate. The LINK, which is currently under testing at the Goddard Space Flight Center, is scheduled for installation at NASA/Wallops Flight Facility, VA in the spring of 1996
Keywords :
atmospheric techniques; microwave links; microwave propagation; polarimetry; rain; remote sensing; tropospheric electromagnetic wave propagation; GSFC; NASA; TRMM; atmosphere; measurement technique; meteorology; microwave link; multifrequency dual polarization method; polarimetry; precipitation; radio method; radiowave propagation; rain; rainfall estimation; rainfall rate; rainwater content; remote sensing; weather radar calibration; Extraterrestrial measurements; Ground support; Instruments; Measurement standards; Meteorological radar; Microwave measurements; NASA; Polarization; Rain; Sensor systems;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 1996. IGARSS '96. 'Remote Sensing for a Sustainable Future.', International
Conference_Location :
Lincoln, NE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3068-4
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1996.516354
