An Experimental Look at the Use of Radar to Measure Snow and Ice Depths

摘要

The feasibility of using a high resolution FM radar at X-band for measuring the depth of snow and the thickness of fresh water ice was investigated in a series of laboratory and field meation of less than one foot was achieved with the simple radar assembled for the meahould be possible to reduce this to a few inches in a carefully designed radar. Although only a limited range of snow and ice conditions were available for measurement, the results indicated that accurate depth measurements can be carried out with a radar of this type. Some of the parameters of a practical airborne radar system for measuring snow and ice depths are discussed. (Author)