Title :
Ring-wave measurements form natural rain
Author_Institution :
Lab. for Hydrospheric Processes, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Island, VA, USA
Abstract :
We present preliminary results of our efforts to measure ring-waves generated by natural rain. Winds at sea are monitored by remote sensing of radars observing sea surface roughness. Yet rain also roughens the sea surface. Improved understanding of sea-surface roughness during rain contributes to better measurements of winds and rain at sea.
Keywords :
oceanographic techniques; rain; remote sensing by radar; wind; natural rain; radar remote sensing; ring wave measurements; sea surface roughness; winds; Laboratories; Radar scattering; Rain; Remote monitoring; Rough surfaces; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Storms; Surface roughness; Wind;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2003. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-933957-30-0
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2003.178632
