W-band polarimetric radar KDP measurement

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Description

Continuous measurement of specific differential phase (KDP) using slanted W-band polarimetric radar to detect signatures of dendritic growth and secondary ice production in snow. Radar operated at 40° elevation to sample the dendritic growth layer and measure polarimetric variables.

Typical Equipment

• LIMRAD94 W-band radar
• cold-temperature scanning unit

Output Measurements

• KDP
• Ze
• ZDR
• spectral width
• mean Doppler velocity

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