radarx.fundamentals.attenuation.scattering_coefficient#

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

Scattering coefficient Qs 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 – Scattering coefficient (unitless)