Recent researches in the field of weather radar at the National Aviation University

An overview and analysis of weather radar methods and systems are presented based on the developments and researches fulfilled in the National Aviation University in Kiev, Ukraine during the last decade. Functional, methodical, and technological aspects of weather radar are analyzed. Airborne weather radar is considered as multifunctional avionic system and the instrument to obtain qualitative and quantitative information about the dangerous weather during the flight. Directions of further development of ldquoweather radarrdquo as both an electronic system and a field of science & engineering are discussed.