A review of radar studies of the middle atmosphere
Open Access
- 1 March 1980
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Radio Science
- Vol. 15 (2), 195-211
- https://doi.org/10.1029/rs015i002p00195
Abstract
This paper reviews radar studies of the middle atmosphere at VHF and UHF frequencies. The mechanisms responsible for the scattering at both stratospheric and mesospheric heights are qualitatively discussed, and an attempt is made to evaluate the potential of the technique for inferring atmospheric parameters. A few applications of the technique to the study of atmospheric dynamics are then presented. Finally, some recommendations are made for future work.Keywords
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