Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar: Principles and Applications

by V. N. Bringi, V. Chandrasekar

Overview

This 2001 book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of Doppler and polarimetric radar, focusing in particular on their use in the analysis of weather systems. The design features and operation of practical radar systems are highlighted throughout the book in order to illustrate important theoretical foundations. The authors begin by discussing background topics such as electromagnetic scattering, polarization, and wave propagation. They then deal in detail with the engineering aspects of pulsed Doppler polarimetric radar, including the relevant signal theory, spectral estimation techniques, and noise considerations. They close by examining a range of key applications in meteorology and remote sensing. The book will be of great use to graduate students of electrical engineering and atmospheric science as well as to practitioners involved in the applications of polarimetric radar systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107385337
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/30/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	61 MB
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Table of Contents

1. Electromagnetic concepts useful for radar applications; 2. Scattering matrix; 3. Wave, antenna, and radar polarization; 4. Dual-polarized wave propagation in precipitation media; 5. Doppler radar signal theory and spectral estimation; 6. Dual-polarized radar systems and signal processing algorithms; 7. The polarimetric basis for characterizing precipitation; 8. Radar rainfall estimation; Appendices.

Editorial Reviews

"The book will be of great use to graduate students of electrical engineering and atmospheric science as well as to practitioners involved in the meteorological application of radar systems." INSPEC

"The book is thorough in its coverage and goes into substantial mathematical detail...the authors have done a very good job of bringing a lot of complex material together into a well organized and clearly written book that should be of value to researchers in this area." American Meteorological Society

"Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar is the first to be devoted entirely to the subject of polarimetric weather radar... the authors have done an excellent job of presenting this challenging material...Polarimetic Doppler Weather Radar is well worth the $130 price tag." James D. Belville, EOS

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