Turbulence estimation by MST Radar: Basics and Methods - Softcover

K, Satheesan; K Raghavan, Santosh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 363931879X ISBN 13: 9783639318791

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

Turbulence in the atmosphere is a phenomena affecting the transport and diffusion of trace gases. The theory and physical mechanisms that produce turbulence in the atmosphere are not understood well. Turbulence cannot be measured directly, but can be estimated using some instruments which can measure atmospheric parameters in high spatial and temporal resolutions. MST radar is a useful tool for estimating turbulence. Estimation of turbulence using MST radar involves a lot of assumptions. There are various methods to estimate turbulence using MST radar. Three separate, distinctly different methods are the the power method, doppler spectral width method, and variance method. All the methods have their own strengths and weaknesses. A new approach for the variance method for the estimation of the turbulence is presented and is compared with that obtained by other methods. Possible mechanisms for the generation of turbulence, and the conditions for isotropic and anisotropic turbulence are discussed.

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About the Author

K Satheesan is a Scientist at the National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, India. Santosh K Raghavan is an Associate Professor at the Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin, India

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 363931879X
• ISBN 13: 9783639318791
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116