Title :
Models for the orientation of hydrometeors
Author :
Mccormick, Glendon C.
fDate :
10/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A limited theory is developed for scattering from a stochastic target as a function of incidence angle. Applied to the radar observation of hydrometeors, this theory leads to the consideration of orientation models, resulting in equations for radar response as the elevation of line of sight is increased from horizontal to vertical. The relationships permit an assessment of particle parameters, including raindrop distortion, using existing data and some data not previously reported
Keywords :
atmospheric precipitation; electromagnetic wave scattering; radar measurement; tropospheric electromagnetic wave propagation; EM scattering; hydrometeors; limited theory; line of sight elevation; orientation models; particle parameters; radar observation; raindrop distortion; scattering; stochastic target; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Electromagnetic scattering; Particle scattering; Polarization; Radar scattering; Radar theory; Rain; Rayleigh scattering; Shape; Tensile stress;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
