New Polarization Basis for Polarimetric Phased Array Weather Radar : Theory and Polarimetric Variables Measurement
Joint Authors
Liu, Qingfu
Dong, Jian
Wang, Xuesong
Source
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A novel scheme is developed for mitigating measurement biases in agile-beam polarimetric phased array weather radar.
Based on the orthogonal Huygens source dual-polarized element model, a polarization measurement basis for planar polarimetric phased array radar (PPAR) is proposed.
The proposed polarization basis is orthogonal to itself after a 90° rotation along the array’s broadside and can well measure the characteristics of dual-polarized element.
With polarimetric measurements being undertaken in this polarization basis, the measurement biases caused by the unsymmetrical projections of dual-polarized element’s fields onto the local horizontal and vertical directions of radiated beam can be mitigated.
Polarimetric variables for precipitation estimation and classification are derived from the scattering covariance matrix in horizontal and vertical polarization basis.
In addition, the estimates of these parameters based on the time series data acquired with the new polarization basis are also investigated.
Finally, autocorrelation methods for both the alternate transmission and simultaneous reception mode and the simultaneous transmission and simultaneous reception mode are developed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dong, Jian& Liu, Qingfu& Wang, Xuesong. 2012. New Polarization Basis for Polarimetric Phased Array Weather Radar : Theory and Polarimetric Variables Measurement. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dong, Jian…[et al.]. New Polarization Basis for Polarimetric Phased Array Weather Radar : Theory and Polarimetric Variables Measurement. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Dong, Jian& Liu, Qingfu& Wang, Xuesong. New Polarization Basis for Polarimetric Phased Array Weather Radar : Theory and Polarimetric Variables Measurement. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453468
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453468