Earth curvature and atmospheric refraction effects on radar signal propagation.
The earth isnt flat, and radar beams dont travel straight. This becomes more noticeable as range increases, particularly at shallow depression/grazing angles. This report explores models for characterizing this behavior.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1088060
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2012-10690; 456405
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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