Title :
Flexible Doppler weather radar implementation
Author :
Glass, J.M. ; Wieler, J.G.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Co., Sudbury, MA, USA
fDate :
6/15/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A general purpose Doppler weather radar is described. It offers a number of advantages for both forecasting and weather science applications. The system, initially developed for wind shear detection, offers high stability, high sensitivity, and many processing features and options. It can serve to enhance forecasting capabilities and provides a platform for extending weather radar research techniques. The C-band, 0.5 degrees beamwidth design, offers a platform for fine-grain investigation of weather phenomena, including weak, clear-air events.
Keywords :
Doppler effect; remote sensing by radar; wind; C-band; Doppler weather radar; beamwidth design; clear-air events; sensitivity; stability; weather forecasting; weather science; wind shear detection; Attenuation; Clutter; Dynamic range; Frequency; Meteorological radar; Radar applications; Radar detection; Switches; Weather forecasting; Wind;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 1993., Record of the 1993 IEEE National
Conference_Location :
Lynnfield, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0934-0
DOI :
10.1109/NRC.1993.270500
