pyart.correct.scanning_losses

pyart.correct.scanning_losses(angle_step, beamwidth)

Given the antenna beam width and the integration angle, compute the losses due to the fact that the sun is not a point target and the antenna is scanning

Parameters:

• angle_step (float) – integration angle [deg]

• beamwidth (float) – 3 dB-beamwidth [deg]

Returns:

la (float) – The losses due to the scanning of the antenna [dB positive]

References

Altube P., J. Bech, O. Argemi, T. Rigo, 2015: Quality Control of Antenna Alignment and Receiver Calibration Using the Sun: Adaptation to Midrange Weather Radar Observations at Low Elevation Angles