A Feasibility Study for the Application of K-Band Radar in the Investigation of Cooling Tower Plumes.

摘要

The feasibility of using commercially available K-band (1 cm) radar for indirect sensing of cooling tower plumes is investigated. Using the radar equation, commercially available systems are evaluated by means of a computer model which estimates the strength of the expected return signal under sampled conditions known to exist in actual plumes. Recommendations are made for the adaptation of available radar systems and for areas of additional study. Complete data and program documentation are provided.