The Measurement of Snow Depth and Density Using a Short Pulsed Radar System.

摘要

The measurement of the thickness and water content of snow and ice layers from a remote location has been the object of much research activity over the past decade. In particular,several radar techniques have been applied to the problem with varying degrees of success. A short pulse radar system is described in this report which measures the thickness and water equivalent of snow and ice layers. Representative data from field tests of the system are included,in which it is shown that snow density and thickness can be measured to better than 10% accuracy. (Author)