Surface-based radar: noncoherent

The use of a surface-based radar for the classification and detection of ice, using noncoherent detection, extracting only the magnitude of the returned signal is considered. Discusses the factors to be taken into account when establishing the performance of a surface based radar beaming horizontally. Two distinct but complementary applications were recognized; classification of ice type in a full ice cover situation, and detection of pieces floating in open water. This resulted in the development of a prototype ice-classification radar which was field tested in the Arctic. -from Authors