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Remote sensing of the atmosphere by VHF radar experiments

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Problems in atmospheric dynamics, in particular in micro- and mesoscale processes, which can be solved by radar investigations, are summarized. The method of atmospheric radar experiments is described. Some relevant results obtained with the new SOUSY-VHF-Radar are presented, including observations of a warm-front passage, of layered structures, and of vertical and horizontal velocities in the troposphere. A power profile of radar echoes from heights up to the stratosphere proves that the SOUSY-VHF-Radar in its final operating state will be able to investigate structures and dynamics in the mesosphere too.

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    J. Röttger, J. Klostermeyer, P. Czechowsky, R. Rüster & G. Schmidt

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We express our thanks to Dr. R.F. Woodman (now at the Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico) for fruitful cooperation. The assistance of our colleagues from the Institute's laboratory in developing and operating the radar facility is gratefully acknowledged. We thank the Deutscher Wetterdienst for kindly providing data from weather stations.

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Röttger, J., Klostermeyer, J., Czechowsky, P. et al. Remote sensing of the atmosphere by VHF radar experiments. Naturwissenschaften 65, 285–296 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00368369

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