Cloud Radar Unit

Description

In about 1996 NASA began developing a project using radar system and satellites operating at a frequency of 94 GHz to provide detailed measurements of cloud-coverage profiles. Coordination was required to make sure radio astronomy antennas were not pointed near zenith suring satellite overpass This unit includes notes and correspondence dated 1996-2004 related to cloud radar.

Creator

Papers of A. Richard Thompson

Type

Text

Series

Frequency Coordination Series

Size of Item

1 folder

Citation

Papers of A. Richard Thompson, “Cloud Radar Unit,” NRAO/AUI Archives, accessed May 20, 2025, https://www.nrao.edu/archives/items/show/30867.