Simulation of tomographic rainfield reconstruction using multiparameter radiowave propagation observables

S. Yim, T. A. Seliga, D. Giuli, A. Toccafondi, G. Biffi Gentili, K. Aydin

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    Abstract

    Several practical problems of implementing tomographic reconstruction of rainfields using Ka-band attenuation measurements have been identified. The primary difficulties include 1) excessive attenuation at heavy rainfall which limits potential path lengths and requires large receiver dynamic range, and 2) potential measurement interference at low rain intensities due to comparable levels of absorption from both water vapor and oxygen. As an alternative, differential phase shift at X-band is proposed as one of several possible multiparameter observables. Such measurements would allow longer path measurements (or lower receiver dynamic range), while preserving a nearly linear power-law relationship between the observable and rainfall rate. An initial simulation of X-band measurements produced a rainfield reconstruction comparable to that of a similar Ka-band attenuation simulation given by Giuli et al.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationIEE Conference Publication
    PublisherPubl by IEE
    Pages84-87
    Number of pages4
    Edition333 pt 1
    ISBN (Print)0852965087
    StatePublished - 1991
    EventSeventh International Conference on Antennas and Propagation - ICAP 91 - York, Engl
    Duration: Apr 15 1991Apr 18 1991

    Publication series

    NameIEE Conference Publication
    Number333 pt 1
    ISSN (Print)0537-9987

    Other

    OtherSeventh International Conference on Antennas and Propagation - ICAP 91
    CityYork, Engl
    Period4/15/914/18/91

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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