ON THE ACCURACY OF RADAR MEASURING THE ALTITUDE OF CLOUDS

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Abstract:

Results of comparative radar and aircraft observations of altitude boundaries of clouds are discussed. It was established, that with the aid of a radar station, developed at the TSAO, is possible a convenient for practical purposes altitude measurement of the upper boundaries of clouds with an accuracy of 100 m. The practical advisability of the employing the radar method for measuring the altitude of lower cloud boundaries is explained. This is due to the masking of lower boundaries of radar images of clouds on account of large particles falling out from the clouds.

Author(s):
Kostarev, V. V. ; Borovikov, A. M.
Author Organization(s):
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Supplementary Note:
Trans. from, Tsentr. Aerol. Observ., n36, p37-42, 1961.
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Distribution Statement:
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RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FTD-TT63-539
Monitor Series:
TT63-539, FTD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*CLOUDS, RADAR, HEIGHT FINDING, AIRCRAFT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Report Date:
1963 Jul 18