Lidar measured refractive effects in a coastal environment

Atmospheric refractive profiles have been collected in close succession during 1993 at Pt. Mugu during the VOCAR Campaign using lidar measured water vapor and temperature profiles. The data provides input to propagation analysis models both to interpret the effects on radio paths and for predictive purposes, once the temporal history and character of the prevailing conditions is known. The lidar derived refractivity and variability is presented for the period of August 26-27th when intense near-ocean ducting caused enhanced radio signal propagation at VHF to UHF.<
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