Effect of Sand and Dust Storms on Radar Backscattering Characteristics

Qun-feng DONG, Li-xin GUO, Hui ZHANG

Abstract


The relation among radar reflectivity factor of sand and dust storms, visibility and the parameters of particle size is proposed for the exponential size distribution. According to the nominal radar parameters at 35GHz, expressions of the equivalent scattering cross section and echo power are derived in terms of radar range and radar reflectivity factor. The equivalent scattering cross section and echo power are calculated and discussed.

Keywords


Sand and dust storms, Radar reflectivity, Echo power


DOI
10.12783/dtcse/smce2017/12445

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