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Proceedings with Extended Abstracts (single PDF file) - Radio ...

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Session PWG 1: System Calibrations andDefinitionsA proper calibration of UHF/VHF wind pro<strong>file</strong>rs and MST radars is essential for thedetermination of atmospheric backscattering cross sections. Knowledge of the crosssections is used, for example, to obtain absolute radar reflectivities and their variation asfunction of time, location and meteorological condition. The System Calibrations andDefinitions Permanent Working Group has the major task of defining such calibrationprocedures. Invited speakers will provide inputs on such topics as the use of sky maps asmeans of getting antenna efficiencies, the impact of ionospheric absorption on these skymaps, and the use of noise injection from hot loads. These will lead to open discussionsamong participants. Additionally, several definitions and terminologies have beenintroduced into the MST radar and wind profiling community. Based on a summarypresented by the PWG chair persons there will be a debate as to which terms shouldpreferably be used for particular parameters and widely applied methods.Conveners:P. Chilson and J. RöttgerPWG 1 <strong>Abstracts</strong>:J. Röttger MST RADAR CALIBRATION TO OBTAIN ABSOLUTESIGNAL POWER423

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