Title :
Linking Microwave Remote-Sensing Measurements to Fundamental Noise Standards
Author :
Randa, J. ; Walker, D.K. ; Francis, M. ; MacReynolds, K.
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. Div., National Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Boulder, CO
Abstract :
We outline the formalism for linking microwave remote-sensing measurements to fundamental noise standards and estimate the achievable uncertainty. Plans for the development and use of standard radiometers for this purpose ar presented
Keywords :
measurement uncertainty; microwave measurement; noise; radiometers; remote sensing; measurement uncertainty; microwave remote-sensing measurements; noise standards; radiometers; Aperture antennas; Joining processes; Measurement standards; Microwave measurements; NIST; Noise measurement; Radiometers; Receiving antennas; Remote sensing; Temperature sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements Digest, 2004 Conference on
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8494-6
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-8494-6
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.2004.305312