%% $Date: 2012-07-06 17:42:54#$
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\index{sample\_area\_scattering\_raf}
\algdesc{Sample area for scattering probes}
{ %%%%%% Algorithm name %%%%%%
sample\_area\_scattering\_raf
}
{ %%%%%% Algorithm summary %%%%%%
Calculation of sample area for scattering probes such as the FSSP, CAS, etc.
}
{ %%%%%% Category %%%%%%
Microphysics
}
{ %%%%%% Inputs %%%%%%
DOF & Coeff. & Depth of field [m] \\
BD & Coeff. & Beam diameter [m]
}
{ %%%%%% Outputs %%%%%%
SA & Coeff. & Sample area [m$^2$]
}
{ %%%%%% Formula %%%%%%
\begin{displaymath}
SA = (DOF) (BD)
\end{displaymath}
}
{ %%%%%% Author %%%%%%
NCAR-RAF
}
{ %%%%%% References %%%%%% 
NCAR-RAF Bulletin No. 24. \cite{NCAR24}

}

