Bragg scattering

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Bragg scattering[edit | edit source]

In radar meteorology, scattering from atmospheric refractive index fluctuations, components of which are resonant with the radar wavelength.

For backscattering, these components have a scale size of one-half the radar wavelength.
See clear-air echo.


In radar meteorology, scattering from atmospheric refractive index fluctuations, components of which are resonant with the radar wavelength.

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