radarx.fundamentals.scattering.normalized_backscatter_cross_section#

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

Normalize Rayleigh backscatter cross-section by projected area.

Parameters:

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

  • wavelength (float) – Radar wavelength [m]

  • dielectric (float, optional) – Dielectric factor (default: 0.93)

Returns:

float or array-like – Normalized cross-section [unitless]