Citation
Abstract
This report discusses the calibration of the DSN water vapor radiometer by means of simultaneous antenna temperature and radiosonde measurements at Edwards Air Force Base. The calibration of radiometer gain and hot load radiometric noise temperature is also described. Calibration equations are given, It is found that with a selected data set, the RMS error is less than I cm over a total delay range of 9 to 38 cm. Limitations on the use of the water vapor radiometer are also given.
Details
- Volume
- 42-49
- Published
- February 15, 1979
- Pages
- 136–145
- File Size
- 768.4 KB