A dual-wave atmosphere transparency radiometer of the millimeter wave range
The MIAP-2 radiometric complex intended for measuring the atmospheric absorption in the millimeter wavelength range (2 and 3 mm) is described. The complex is based on two solid-state modulation radiometers with wave ranges of 84–99 GHz and 132–148 GHz, which are equipped with horn-lens antennas. The...
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Published in | Instruments and experimental techniques (New York) Vol. 59; no. 3; pp. 374 - 380 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Moscow
Pleiades Publishing
01.05.2016
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Summary: | The MIAP-2 radiometric complex intended for measuring the atmospheric absorption in the millimeter wavelength range (2 and 3 mm) is described. The complex is based on two solid-state modulation radiometers with wave ranges of 84–99 GHz and 132–148 GHz, which are equipped with horn-lens antennas. The device determines an optical depth in the millimeter wave range using the atmospheric-dip method and the absolute signal calibration method in the fully automated mode under the remote control via the Internet. A set of observations was performed in the stationary mode and in mountain expedition conditions. The reliability of the device was evaluated from 2-year operation results. |
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ISSN: | 0020-4412 1608-3180 |
DOI: | 10.1134/S0020441216020111 |