Anomalies in the Absorption of Radio Waves by Atmospheric Gases

This paper summarizes recent measurements of the attenuation of radio waves by atmospheric gases and compares the measured losses with those predicted by Van Vleck. Reasonably good agreement has been noted between the predicted and measured losses for oxygen, but the measured loss for water vapor is...

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Published in:Proceedings of the IRE 1960-05, Vol.48 (5), p.898-903
Main Authors: Straiton, A. W., Tolbert, C. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospheric measurements
Atmospheric waves
Attenuation measurement
Electromagnetic wave absorption
Energy states
Gases
Loss measurement
Propagation losses
Senior members
Water
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Summary:This paper summarizes recent measurements of the attenuation of radio waves by atmospheric gases and compares the measured losses with those predicted by Van Vleck. Reasonably good agreement has been noted between the predicted and measured losses for oxygen, but the measured loss for water vapor is considerably in excess of that predicted. Various factors which may influence this discrepancy are discussed.
ISSN:0096-8390
2162-6634
DOI:10.1109/JRPROC.1960.287627