dbz_to_eta: Convert reflectivity factor (dBZ) to reflectivity (eta)

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Convert reflectivity factor (dBZ) to reflectivity (eta)

Description

Converts reflectivity factor (dBZ) to reflectivity (eta).

Usage

dbz_to_eta(dbz, wavelength, K = sqrt(0.93))

Arguments

dbz	Numeric. Reflectivity factor, in dBZ.
wavelength	Numeric. Radar wavelength, in cm.
K	Numeric. Norm of the complex refractive index of water.

Value

Reflectivity, in cm^2/km^3.

See Also

• eta_to_dbz()

Examples

# Calculate eta for a 7 dBZ reflectivity factor at C-band:
dbz_to_eta(7, 5)

# Calculate eta for a 7 dBZ reflectivity factor at S-band:
dbz_to_eta(7, 10)

# Calculate animal density for a 5 dBZ reflectivity factor, assuming a
# radar cross section of 11 cm^2 per individual
dbz_to_eta(7, 5) / 11 # C-band
dbz_to_eta(7, 10) / 11 # S-band

bioRad documentation built on Sept. 11, 2024, 6:13 p.m.