Determination of Modified Index-of-Refraction over the Gulf of Mexico from Radio Data

This paper presents the results of measurements of the signal strength and phase of 3.2-centimeter radio waves for a 26.5-mile path over the Gulf of Mexico under a variety of meteorological conditions. The radio data are used to determine the modified index-of-refraction as a function of height and...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1950-01, Vol.21 (7), p.661-666
Main Authors: Straiton, A. W., LaGrone, A. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This paper presents the results of measurements of the signal strength and phase of 3.2-centimeter radio waves for a 26.5-mile path over the Gulf of Mexico under a variety of meteorological conditions. The radio data are used to determine the modified index-of-refraction as a function of height and the associated attenuation factor. The modified index-of-refraction curves are compared to those measured meteorologically.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.1699727