Radar Astronomy

Details Radar Astronomy Radar Astronomy

Nov 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000eaa..booke4680.&link_type=abstract

"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 4680. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Instrumentation And Observational Techniques, Observational Domains And Techniques

Scientific paper

The branch of astronomy that is concerned with the investigation of solar system bodies by radar methods. The technique involves transmitting a beam of microwave radiation from an Earth-based radio telescope or an orbiting spacecraft towards a target and analyzing the faint `echo' that returns from the target's surface. Radar techniques can yield information on the precise distance between the Ea...

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Radar Astronomy does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Radar Astronomy, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Radar Astronomy will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1010006