Title :
Microwave measurements on dust, using an open resonator
Author :
Ahmed, I.Y. ; Auchterlonie, L.J.
Author_Institution :
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Abstract :
The measurement at 10 GHz of the refractive index and tan ¿ for fine powders, sparsely distributed in the atmosphere, is reported. The realisation of a uniform density of particles within a large resonator is discussed.
Keywords :
dust; microwave links; microwave measurement; radiowave propagation; dust; fine powders; open resonator; refractive index;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19760339
