Title :
Effect of Attenuation on the Choice of Wavelength for Weather Detection by Radar
Author :
Hitschfeld, Walter ; Marshall, J.S.
Author_Institution :
McGill University, Montreal
fDate :
7/1/1954 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The performance of radars in storm detection is studied in a manner designed to help in the choice of the proper wavelength for the radar. Decreasing the wavelength increases the range in clear air, but the attenuation associated with the shortened wavelength cuts down appreciably the ability of the radar to look through intervening rain. It is concluded that for the certain detection of operationally significant storms, wavelengths shorter than about 5 cm should not be used.
Keywords :
Attenuation measurement; Equations; Meteorological radar; Radar cross section; Radar detection; Radar measurements; Radar scattering; Rain; Storms; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1954.274551
