Considerations for Dual-Polarization Measurements from an Airborne Phased Array Doppler Weather Radar

V. Chandrasekar, Eiichi Yoshikawa, Varun Dwarakanath, Eric Loew, William Blake, Matthew Pierce

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Abstract

Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR) is a weather radar deployed on a C-130 aircraft operated by National Center of Atmospheric Research (NCAR) that has the ability of electronic scanning and to obtain measurements of dual-polarization and Doppler signatures from storms. Dual polarization observation with electronic beam steering off-boresight needs careful calibration and planning. This is because phased array antenna changes its antenna properties as a function of steering angles, while present in all observations, the dual-polarization measurements are the most sensitive. Furthermore, these effects depend on the design and structure of the array. This work explores the properties of APAR system, with an emphasis on the considerations for dual-polarization measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, ARRAY 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350392142
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event2024 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, ARRAY 2024 - Boston, United States
Duration: Oct 15 2024Oct 18 2024

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology
ISSN (Print)1554-8422
ISSN (Electronic)2767-1909

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, ARRAY 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period10/15/2410/18/24

Keywords

  • Airborne weather radar
  • dual polarization measurements
  • phased array

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