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Abstract
The results of a high-altitude probing experiment are presented which demonstrate the capability of measuring atmospheric stability at tropopause altitudes using a 940-MHz forward-scatter CW radar system. Vertical profiles of the potential temperature gradient measured by radiosondes launched under the common volume of the radar system are well correlated with profiles of received power from radar data, taken nearly simultaneously. Thus, the tropopause can be located within a few hundred meters and its stability structure can be observed as it evolves.
Abstract
The results of a high-altitude probing experiment are presented which demonstrate the capability of measuring atmospheric stability at tropopause altitudes using a 940-MHz forward-scatter CW radar system. Vertical profiles of the potential temperature gradient measured by radiosondes launched under the common volume of the radar system are well correlated with profiles of received power from radar data, taken nearly simultaneously. Thus, the tropopause can be located within a few hundred meters and its stability structure can be observed as it evolves.
Abstract
The ability of a forward-scatter CW radar to measure cross-path wind speed profiles is demonstrated from the results of a two-week observation period in June 1971. Radar-measured winds are compared with wind speeds measured simultaneously by radiosondes and pibals. It is concluded that forward-scatter CW radar is a sensitive atmospheric probe which can accurately measure atmospheric winds.
Abstract
The ability of a forward-scatter CW radar to measure cross-path wind speed profiles is demonstrated from the results of a two-week observation period in June 1971. Radar-measured winds are compared with wind speeds measured simultaneously by radiosondes and pibals. It is concluded that forward-scatter CW radar is a sensitive atmospheric probe which can accurately measure atmospheric winds.
