Triple-frequency radar for cloud and precipitation microphysics research

N. Majurec, S. M. Sekelsky, D. H. Schaubert, Y. Hong, S. A. Rutledge, G. L. Stephens, A. Heymsfield

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Abstract

The University of Massachusetts (UMass), Colorado State University (CSU) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are collaborating to develop an advanced multifrequency radar (MFR) system for studying clouds and precipitation, which should become operational in 2004. This highly portable radar consists of three polarimetric Doppler subsystems operating at Ku-band (13.4 GHz), Ka-band (35.6 GHz) and W-band (95 GHz), a programmable scanning pedestal, and a unique single aperture antenna that generates colocated matched beams at each frequency. This combination of frequencies allows measurement of a wide range of atmospheric targets including weakly reflecting clouds and precipitation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - ICECom 2003
Subtitle of host publication17th International Conference on Applied Electromagnetics and Communications
EditorsDavor Bonefacic
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages18-21
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9536037394, 9789536037391
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Event17th International Conference on Applied Electromagnetics and Communications, ICECom 2003 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: Oct 1 2003Oct 3 2003

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - ICECom 2003: 17th International Conference on Applied Electromagnetics and Communications

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Applied Electromagnetics and Communications, ICECom 2003
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period10/1/0310/3/03

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