def _calc_range_uncorrected_beta(beta, range_squared):
    """Calculates range uncorrected beta.

    Args:
        beta (ndarray): 2D attenuated backscatter.
        range_squared (ndarray): 1D altitude vector (km), squared.

    Returns:
        ndarray: 2D range uncorrected beta.

    """
    return beta / range_squared