Title :
Variation of canting-angle distribution as a function of wind velocity
Author :
Mahar, B.O. ; Murphy, P.J.
Author_Institution :
University College Cork, Department of Electrical Engineering, Cork, Ireland
Abstract :
A theoretical model for wind gusting, based on detalled observation of stroms, is presented as a basis for predicting rain-induced crosspolarisation. This model is used to provide an explanation for raindrop canting-angle distribution other than the wind-profile effect.
Keywords :
polarisation; radiowave propagation; rain; wind; canting angle; rain induced crosspolarisation; storms; wind gusting; wind velocity;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770406