Scaling Near-surface Atmosphere and Surface Wave Influences on Radar Propagation over the Sea

摘要

Goal and objectives include the following: Improve models for describing near horizon radar propagation by proper specification of the near- surface atmosphere refractivity gradients and wind influenced surface roughness. Evaluate Monin-Obukhov surface-layer scaling for describing near surface gradients of refractivity and on characterizing the surface roughness for radar backscatter and propagation within evaporation ducting.