Title :
A study of micro-scale disturbances associated with a shear layer in the lower atmosphere
Author :
Natarajan, Mini Praseedom ; Isaac, M.
Author_Institution :
West Coast Rd., Singapore
Abstract :
An investigation of the characteristics of the unstable modes around a shear region is carried out, using the Indian MST radar at Tirupati. The small-scale phenomena associated with the shear layer, existing in the lower atmosphere are brought out and presented in this paper
Keywords :
atmospheric techniques; atmospheric turbulence; meteorological radar; remote sensing by radar; troposphere; AD 1992 03 18; India; MST radar; Tirupati; atmosphere; lower atmosphere; measurement technique; micro-scale disturbance; microscale turbulence; radar remote sensing; shear layer; small-scale phenomena; troposphere; turbulence; unstable mode; Frequency; Laser radar; Phased arrays; Physics; Radar measurements; Radar remote sensing; Stability; Terrestrial atmosphere; Velocity measurement; Wind speed;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 1997. IGARSS '97. Remote Sensing - A Scientific Vision for Sustainable Development., 1997 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3836-7
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1997.615955
