Title :
Measurement of Tropospheric Index-of-Refraction Fluctuations and Profiles
Author :
Crain, C.M. ; Deam, A.P. ; Gerhard, J.R.
Author_Institution :
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Abstract :
This paper presents measurements of index-of-refraction fluctuations and profiles made with a direct reading microwave refractometer over the Atlantic Ocean and coastal areas near Lakehurst, N.J., in April 1951 and over the vicinity of Wright-Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio, in June 1951.
Keywords :
Area measurement; Atmospheric measurements; Electromagnetic scattering; Fluctuations; Lakes; Microwave measurements; Ocean temperature; Refractive index; Sea measurements; Terrestrial atmosphere;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1953.274222
