Title :
The influence of atmospheric layering upon radar detection and tracking
Author_Institution :
BAE Syst., UK
Abstract :
We have analysed the consequences for radar detection and tracking of anomalous propagation due to atmospheric layering. Several examples are outlined, and two of these are discussed in detail. The meteorological phenomena that give rise to layering occur frequently.
Keywords :
atmospheric electromagnetic wave propagation; meteorology; radar detection; radar tracking; refractive index; RF propagation; anomalous propagation; atmospheric layering; atmospheric layers; curved-earth atmosphere; flat-earth atmosphere; geometrical optics approximation; meteorological phenomena; radar detection; radar tracking; ray tracing; refractive index; Atmosphere; Atmospheric waves; Earth; Meteorology; Ocean temperature; Optical surface waves; Radar detection; Radar tracking; Refractive index; Sea surface;
Conference_Titel :
RADAR 2002
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh, UK
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-750-0
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2002.1174657
