Bottomley, Laura Jones2019-07-032019-07-031985http://hdl.handle.net/10919/90919This thesis describes the use of a distrometer and two IBM-PC's to collect data in a large propagation experiment. The uses and methods of collecting drop size distribution are discussed as are the uses of IBM-PC's for both data collection and control. Methods of requiring the PC's to operate in real time are also included.v, 90 leavesapplication/pdfen-USIn CopyrightLD5655.V855 1985.B678Radar meteorologyRain and rainfall -- MeasurementRain and rainfall -- Measurement -- Data processingThe application of IBM PC's and distrometers in a satellite propagation experimentThesis