A New Slant on the Distribution and Measurement of Hydrometeor Canting Angles

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Abstract:

Several models have been developed in the past to describe the distribution of hydrometeor canting angles and the resulting effects on polarimetric radar measurements. These models are reviewed to compare their characteristics and to assess their validity under specified conditions. Of particular interest is the comparison of the traditional two-component model and a two-dimensional Gaussian distribution. Calculations based on the Gaussian distribution are presented and used to deduce shape distribution parameters from radar measurements. Keywords mathematical models Reprints.

Author(s):
Metcalf, James I.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE GEOPHYSICS LAB HANSCOM AFB MA
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, v5 n4 p571-578 Aug 1988.
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFGL-TR-88-0316
Task Number(s):
G8
Project Number(s):
2310
Monitor Series:
AFGL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*ANGLE OF ARRIVAL, *RAINFALL, *RADAR, MODELS, DISTRIBUTION, PARAMETERS, HYDROMETEORS, SHAPE, POLARIMETRY, NORMAL DISTRIBUTION, MEASUREMENT, REPRINTS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, TWO DIMENSIONAL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
CANTING ANGLE, PE61102F, WUAFGL2310G803
Report Date:
1988 Nov 23