Ultrahigh-resolution Cn2 profiles derived from an FM-CW radar

Jim R. Jordan; Scott McLaughlin

doi:10.1117/12.137897

1 August 1992 Ultrahigh-resolution Cn² profiles derived from an FM-CW radar

Jim R. Jordan, Scott McLaughlin

Proceedings Volume 1688, Atmospheric Propagation and Remote Sensing; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137897
Event: Aerospace Sensing, 1992, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The U.S. Army Atmospheric Science Laboratory operates a frequency modulated-continuous wave (FM-CW) radar at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This 10 cm wavelength radar has the unique capability of measuring 2 m resolution C_n² profiles to 2 km above ground level. At this short wavelength, scattering from point targets, presumably insects, seriously contaminates the turbulence measurements. The ability of the FM-CW radar to resolve individual insects even at two km allows the insect signature to be removed from the turbulent backscatter. Radar calibration, data, and a technique for removing insect contamination are presented.

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Jim R. Jordan and Scott McLaughlin "Ultrahigh-resolution Cn² profiles derived from an FM-CW radar", Proc. SPIE 1688, Atmospheric Propagation and Remote Sensing, (1 August 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137897

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