Agile-beam phased array radar for weather observations

被引：237

作者：

Zrnic, D. S. ^{[1
]}

Kimpel, J. F. ^{[1
]}

Forsyth, D. E. ^{[1
]}

Shapiro, A. ^{[2
]}

Crain, G. ^{[2
]}

Ferek, R. ^{[3
]}

Heimmer, J. ^{[4
]}

Benner, W. ^{[5
]}

McNellis, T. J. ^{[6
]}

Vogt, R. J. ^{[7
]}

机构：

[1] NOAA, Natl Severe Storms Lab, Norman, OK 73072 USA

[2] Univ Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019 USA

[3] Off Naval Res, Arlington, VA 22217 USA

[4] Basic Commerce Ind, Moorestown, NJ USA

[5] FAA, Atlantic City, NJ USA

[6] Lockheed Martin Corp, Moorestown, NJ USA

[7] NOAA, Radar Operat Ctr, Norman, OK USA

来源：

BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY | 2007年 / 88卷 / 11期

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D O I：

10.1175/BAMS-88-11-1753

中图分类号：

P4 [大气科学（气象学）];

学科分类号：

0706 ; 070601 ;

摘要：

Weather radars with conventional antenna cannot provide desired volume scan updates at intervals of one minute or less, which is essential for significant improvement in warning lead time of impending storm hazards. The agile-beam multimission phased array radar (MPAR) discussed herein is one potential candidate that can provide faster scanning. It also offers a unique potential for multipurpose use to not only sample weather, but support air traffic needs and track noncooperative airplanes, thus making it an affordable option. After introducing the basic idea behind electronic beam steering, the needs for frequent observations of convective weather are explained. Then, advantages of the phased array radar (PAR) for weather monitoring and improving data quality are examined. To explore and develop weather-related applications of the PAR, a National Weather Radar Testbed (NWRT) has been established in Norman, Oklahoma. The NWRT's main purpose is to address the advanced capabilities anticipated within the next decade so that these could be projected to a possible network of future weather radars. Examples of data illustrating advantages of this advanced radar are shown, and forthcoming plans are discussed.

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页码：1753 / +

页数：15

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