Storm-associated microwave radiometric signatures in the frequency range of 90-220 GHz

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 13-31

  Wang, J R ^a   Zhan, J ^b   Racette, P ^a  

^a NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER   (United States)

^b Caelum Research Corporation   (United States)

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EID: 0003090547     PISSN: 07390572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1175/1520-0426(1997)014<0013:SAMRSI>2.0.CO;2     Document Type: Article

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