radarx.fundamentals.variables.reflectivity_factor#

radarx.fundamentals.variables.reflectivity_factor(p_return, radar_const, dielectric=0.93, range_m=1000.0)[source]#

Compute reflectivity factor Z [mm^6/m^3].

Parameters:

  • p_return (float or array-like) – Received power from target [W]

  • radar_const (float) – Radar constant (unitless)

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

  • range_m (float or array-like) – Range to target [m]

Returns:

float or array-like – Reflectivity factor Z [mm^6/m^3]