Title :
Optimum polarizations for radar meteorology
Author :
Hubbert, J. ; Bringi, V.N.
Author_Institution :
Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO, USA
Abstract :
Specular null polarization theory has recently been introduced for the case of coherent scattering where a 2×2 scattering is sufficient to describe the scattering process (Hubbert, 1994). In this paper specular null polarization theory is extended to the case of incoherent scattering. Optimum polarization states are derived and the results are discussed in relation to the established radar optimum polarization states. Modeling of ensembles of precipitation particles using the transition (T-) matrix approach is used to illustrate the results of the analysis
Keywords :
S-matrix theory; meteorological radar; optimisation; radar applications; radar cross-sections; radar polarimetry; radar theory; 2×2 scattering; S-matrix; T-matrix; atmosphere; coherent scattering; ensembles of precipitation particle; incoherent scattering; meteorological radar; optimum polarization; polarimetry; radar meteorology; radar scattering matrix; remote sensing measurement technique; specular polarization theory; theory; transition matrix; Covariance matrix; Mathematics; Meteorological radar; Meteorology; Particle scattering; Polarization; Radar polarimetry; Radar scattering; Rayleigh scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 1994. IGARSS '94. Surface and Atmospheric Remote Sensing: Technologies, Data Analysis and Interpretation., International
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1497-2
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1994.399034
