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An Uhf Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave Wind Profiler - Development And Initial Results, Iva S. Kostadinova Jan 2009

An Uhf Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave Wind Profiler - Development And Initial Results, Iva S. Kostadinova

Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014

The following work represents the research attempt of Dr. Frasier's group to develop a FMCW wind profiler for atmospheric boundary layer studies. The hardware development and integration are described in detail.


Design And Development Of A Ka-Band Interferometer For Cryospheric Applications, Harish K. Vedantham Jan 2009

Design And Development Of A Ka-Band Interferometer For Cryospheric Applications, Harish K. Vedantham

Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014

Topographic maps of the earth are essential to geographic and earth science studies. In particular, mapping and estimating physical parameters of the earth’s water and ice cover are critical to global climate studies. Among these, snow, ocean and fresh water topography, snow wetness and water equivalent are of immediate interest to the scientific community.

Challenges in the instrument development and deployment posed by these required measurements are twofold. Firstly, these measurements are required to have global coverage, yet maintain stringent spatial resolution and accuracy margins. Secondly, snow topography measurement requires minimal electromagnetic wave penetration through snow, hence requiring the use …