NASA NTRS · 19930063826
A satellite-borne radar wind sensor (RAWS)
Abstract
The Laser Wind Sounder (LAWS) measures Doppler shifts from aerosols in the plan for the Earth Observation System (EOS). Gaps exist in LAWS coverage where heavy clouds are present. The radar wind sensor (RAWS) can be utilized to fill these gaps by measuring Doppler shifts from clouds and rain. It is shown that RAWS is a feasible instrument. The antenna required is large and the power is comparable with a spaceborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Studies show that such an instrument could measure winds at about 1-km height intervals in denser clouds and rain.
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Moore, Richard K., Stuart, Michael, Xin, Weizhuang, Propp, Timothy. 1992-01-01. A satellite-borne radar wind sensor (RAWS). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930063826
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