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Radar for Meteorological and Atmospheric Observations

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Shoichiro Fukao

    1. Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

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  2. Kyosuke Hamazu

    1. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Iga, Japan

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  • Systematically describes radar techniques and measurements of both weather and the atmosphere

  • Introduces radar systems from the fundamentals to advanced applications

  • Reveals recent research trends and the future perspective of radar observations

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxviii
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  2. Introduction

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 1-5

  3. Electromagnetic Waves

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 7-31

  4. Radar Measurements and Scatterer Parameters

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 33-73

  5. Principle of Doppler Velocity Measurement

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 75-104

  6. Reception and Processing of Signals

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 105-166

  7. Radar Observations of Precipitation

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 167-222

  8. Radar Observations of the Clear Atmosphere

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 223-267

  9. Overview of Radar

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 269-339

  10. Practical Meteorological Radars

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 341-368

  11. Practical Atmospheric Radars

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 369-394

  12. Observations by Meteorological Radar

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 395-433

  13. Observations by Atmospheric Radar

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages 435-485

  14. Errata

    • Shoichiro Fukao, Kyosuke Hamazu
    Pages E1-E5

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 487-537
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About this book

Epoch-making progress in meteorology and atmospheric science has always been hastened by the development of advanced observational technologies, in particular, radar technology. This technology depends on a wide range of sciences involving diverse disciplines, from electrical engineering and electronics to computer sciences and atmospheric physics. Meteorological radar and atmospheric radar each has a different history and has been developed independently. Particular radar activities have been conducted within their own communities. Although the technology of these radars draws upon many common fields, until now the interrelatedness and interdisciplinary nature of the research fields have not been consistently discussed in one volume containing fundamental theories, observational methods, and results. This book is by two authors who, with long careers in the two fields, one in academia and the other in industry, are ideal partners for writing on the comprehensive science and technology of radars for meteorological and atmospheric observations.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

    Shoichiro Fukao

  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Iga, Japan

    Kyosuke Hamazu

About the authors

Shoichiro Fukao,
Professor Emeritus,
Kyoto University,
Japan

Kyosuke Hamazu,
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Tokki Systems Corporation,
Japan

Consulted By:
Richard J. Doviak,
National Severe Storms Laboratory, NOAA
Affiliated Professor
The School of Meteorology and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Oklahoma,
USA

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