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Microwave radiometric observations near 19.35, 92 and 183 GHz of precipitation in tropical storm Cora

Author
Chang, A. T.
Published
JAN 1, 1982.
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Milman, A. S., Siddalingaih, H., Nieman, R. A., Stratigos, J. S., King, J. L., Krupp, B. M., Rodgers, E. B., and Wilheit, T. T.
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Summary
Observations of rain cells in the remains of a decaying tropical storm were made by Airborne Microwave Radiometers at 19.35,92 and three frequencies near 183 GHz. Extremely low brightness temperatures, as low as 140 K were noted in the 92 and 183 GHz observations. These can be accounted for by the ice often associated with raindrop formation. Further, 183 GHz observations can be interpreted in terms of the height of the ice. The brightness temperatures observed suggest the presence of precipitation sized ice as high as 9 km or more.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19820011905.
Accession ID: 82N19779.
NASA-TM-82164.
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