Bianco et al., 2005 - Google Patents
Combining microwave radiometer and wind profiler radar measurements for high-resolution atmospheric humidity profilingBianco et al., 2005
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- Bianco L
- Cimini D
- Marzano F
- Ware R
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- Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
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A self-consistent remote sensing physical method to retrieve atmospheric humidity high- resolution profiles by synergetic use of a microwave radiometer profiler (MWRP) and wind profiler radar (WPR) is illustrated. The proposed technique is based on the processing of …
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