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Refraction
Refraction | | In radar, bending of the radar beam by variations in atmospheric density, water vapor content, and temperature. - normal refraction-Refraction of the radar beam under normal atmospheric conditions; normal radius of curvature of the beam is about 4 times the radius of curvature of the Earth.
- superrefraction-More than normal bending of the radar beam resulting from abnormal vertical gradients of temperature and/or water vapor.
- subrefraction-Less than normal bending of the radar beam resulting from abnormal vertical gradients of temperature and/or water vapor.
| source: FAA Aviation Weather for Pilots (AC 00-6A) |
| | the deflection of a light ray from a straight path, which causes visual distortion | source: ICAO English Pro Aviation Glossary |
| | Changes in the direction of energy propagation as a result of density changes within the propagating medium. In weather terms, this is important on determining how a radar beam reacts in the atmosphere. | source: NOAA National Weather Service Glossary |
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