radarx.fundamentals.attenuation.absorption_coefficient#

radarx.fundamentals.attenuation.absorption_coefficient(diameter, wavelength, m)[source]#

Absorption coefficient Qa for a spherical particle.

Parameters:

diameter (float or array-like) – Particle diameter [m]
wavelength (float) – Radar wavelength [m]
m (complex) – Complex refractive index

Returns:

float or array-like – Absorption coefficient (unitless)