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Appendix C: Density of Interferers Equation
Pages 208-209

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... For multiple uncorrelated radio frequency interference (RFI) sources within a radiometer footprint, the EIRP of the interference is usually approximated as the sum of that of all the individual sources.
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... is included in the footprint area. That such low radiated interference powers can perturb observed brightness temperatures demonstrates the high sensitivity of Earth ExplorationSatellite Service observations to interference.
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