radarx.fundamentals.scattering.backscatter_cross_section#

radarx.fundamentals.scattering.backscatter_cross_section(diameter, wavelength, dielectric=0.93)[source]#

Rayleigh backscatter cross-section for a water sphere.

Parameters:

  • diameter (float or array-like) – Drop diameter [m]

  • wavelength (float) – Radar wavelength [m]

  • dielectric (float) – Dielectric factor (default: 0.93 for water)

Returns:

float or array-like – Backscatter cross-section [m^2]