Estimating Meteorological Effects on Radar Propagation. Volume I. Text.

摘要

The report discusses in detail the meteorological effects on radar propagation. Topics covered include: the theory of atmospheric refraction, the atmosphere, radio refractive index, models and actual behavior of the refractive index in the atmosphere, and related subjects. A discussion is included which covers the behavior of the refractive index in various air masses as well as under differing meteorological conditions, e.g., thunderstorms, fog, precipitation, and others. There is also a discussion on forecasting the refractive index, ducting, and related phenomena. See also Volume II (AD-A041 878) for appendices. (Author)