The value of using narrowly spaced frequencies within a microwave band to measure wind speeds and rain rates over tropical storms with radiometers is reviewed. The technique focuses on results obtained in the overflights of Hurricane Allen during 5 and 8 of August, 1980.


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    Title :

    Microwave Remote Sensing of Ocean Surface Wind Speed and Rain Rates over Tropical Storms


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    Publication date :

    1984-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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