Date of Award
1973
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
First Advisor
James E. Justio
Abstract
Experiments involving the attenuation of light by falling snow, or hydrometeors in general, lend themselves to the study of at least two problems of meteorological interest. The first problem is that of visibility in adverse weather conditions, and the second is that of finding a better method to measure precipitation. From the late 1940's through the late 1960's, various investigators have attempted to apply forward light scattering theory in the geometric optics range (α ≥ 200, where α = (2π_r)/λ, λ=wavelength and r = radius)* to quantitatively describe the attenuation of a light beam, and thereby visibility changes due to hydrometeors.
Recommended Citation
Mulvey, Gerald J., "The Investigation of Snowfall Rate Using Optical Techniques" (1973). Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Theses and Dissertations. 1.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/cas_daes_etd/1
Comments
Mulvey, G.D., 1973. The Investigation of Snowfall Rate Using Optical Techniques. Unpublished MSc. Thesis, State University of New York at Albany. 46pp., +v
University at Albany Science Library call number: SCIENCE Oversize (*) QC926 M84X