Weather Radar Networking

Author : C.G. Collier,M. Chapuis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400905511

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Weather Radar Networking by C.G. Collier,M. Chapuis Pdf

Meteorology is by nature a multidisciplinary and transnational subject and COST cooperation has proved to be a flexible and suitable framework at European level for meteorological activities such as the standardisation of observation techniques and harmonised transmission of meteorological data. Although meteorology is not covered by a specific Community programme as such, various Community actions dealing with meteorology are now included in the EEC research programme on climatology (the "EPOCH" programme - 1989-92) of mechanisms of extreme and sudden concerning particularly the study meteorological events, in order to predict catastrophies and consequently to reduce human and material losses. In the context of COST cooperation, which is supported by the Commission of the European Communities, the COST 73 project (1986-1991) associates 16 countries in Western Europe with the aim of setting up a weather radar network providing real-time measurements of rain, snow or hail precipitations. In this project, radar data are transmitted and combined if appropriate with satellite data - in one or more "compositing centres" of the participating countries, in order to improve weather forecasting. Together with the COST 73 Management Committee, the Commission of the European Communities organized a seminar on this matter, in Brussels on 5-8 September 1989, at the half-way stage of the project.

Author : D.H. Newsome
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401127028

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Weather Radar Networking by D.H. Newsome Pdf

Over the past twenty years, there has been a rapid expansion in the number of opera tional, digital weather radars in Europe. Work within COST 73 stimulated the use of data from these radars and also demonstrated the potential of the international exchange of weather radar data in near real-time. The Management Committee of the COST 73 Project have laid the foun dations upon which future international operational radar networking may be built in Europe, and has indicated the directions that future weather radar technological developments might take. Throughout this five year Project, it has been possible to achieve success o~ through the goodwill of the participants. The considerable international co-operation is, in no smaIl measure, the underpinning reason why the Management Committee of COST 73 have been able to address such a wide range of topics within the general category of international weather radar networking. It has been an honour to have had the opportunity to act as Chairman of a group of meteorolo gists, engineers and managers possessing such a wide variety of talents and experience. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their many and varied contributions.

Author : Peter Meischner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662052020

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Weather Radar by Peter Meischner Pdf

With their images practically ubiquitious in the daily media, weather radar systems provide data not only for understanding weather systems and improving forecasts (especially critical for severe weather), but also for hydrological applications, flood warnings and climate research in which ground verification is needed for global precipitation measurements by satellites. This book offers an accessible overview of advanced methods, applications and modern research from the European perspective. An extensive introductory chapter summarizes the principles of weather radars and discusses the potential of modern radar systems, including Doppler and polarisation techniques, data processing, and error-correction methods. Addressing both specialist researchers and nonspecialists from related areas, this book will also be useful for graduate students planning to specialize in this field

Author : C.G. Collier
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401124041

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International Weather Radar Networking by C.G. Collier Pdf

International Weather Radar Networking covers all aspects of the subject in a collection of contributions drawn from all over the world. Of particular interest are the papers describing work in Eastern Europe and papers reviewing of the achievements of the Commission of the European Communities COST-73 project. During the last twenty years there has been a rapid growth in the number of digital radars deployed for operational use in Western Europe. There are now around 100, of which about half have a Doppler capability, providing wind as well as reflectivity information. The international exchange of the data from these systems promises a great enhancement of the benefits to weather forecasting and commercial users. This volume reports work being undertaken to realize those benefits and points the way to future developments of radar technology.

Author : V. Chandrasekar,Robert M. Beauchamp,Renzo Bechini
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108423175

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Introduction to Dual Polarization Weather Radar by V. Chandrasekar,Robert M. Beauchamp,Renzo Bechini Pdf

An interdisciplinary, easy-to-understand introduction, covering fundamental theory and practical applications. Featuring numerous operational examples, and interpretation of radar observations, this is a perfect resource for scientists and engineers working on or with radars, as well as senior undergraduate and graduate students.

Author : United States. Environmental Science Services Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:30000010309312

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Federal Plan for Weather Radars and Remote Displays by United States. Environmental Science Services Administration Pdf

Author : United States. Office of Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Radar meteorology
ISBN : CHI:18183829

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Federal Plan for Weather Radars by United States. Office of Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research Pdf

Author : Joan Bech,Jorge Luis Chau
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535104964

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Doppler Radar Observations by Joan Bech,Jorge Luis Chau Pdf

Doppler radar systems have been instrumental to improve our understanding and monitoring capabilities of phenomena taking place in the low, middle, and upper atmosphere. Weather radars, wind profilers, and incoherent and coherent scatter radars implementing Doppler techniques are now used routinely both in research and operational applications by scientists and practitioners. This book brings together a collection of eighteen essays by international leading authors devoted to different applications of ground based Doppler radars. Topics covered include, among others, severe weather surveillance, precipitation estimation and nowcasting, wind and turbulence retrievals, ionospheric radar and volcanological applications of Doppler radar. The book is ideally suited for graduate students looking for an introduction to the field or professionals intending to refresh or update their knowledge on Doppler radar applications.

Author : C. G. Collier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1996-12-24
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822023944739

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Applications of Weather Radar Systems by C. G. Collier Pdf

A guide to the ways in which radar is used to address practical problems in meteorology, hydrology, and the environmental sciences, this book supplies sufficient theory to explain how radars function. The emphasis is on the characteristics of the data obtained from radar and how this data can aid an understanding of specific real life applications. Applications include the accurate forecasting of rainfall and other severe weather, the use of radar data as an input for forecasting models, the understanding of the problems of airborne pollution, and how to specify and install radar systems at remote sites.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Weather Radar Technology Beyond NEXRAD
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309084666

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Weather Radar Technology Beyond NEXRAD by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Weather Radar Technology Beyond NEXRAD Pdf

Weather radar is a vital instrument for observing the atmosphere to help provide weather forecasts and issue weather warnings to the public. The current Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system provides Doppler radar coverage to most regions of the United States (NRC, 1995). This network was designed in the mid 1980s and deployed in the 1990s as part of the National Weather Service (NWS) modernization (NRC, 1999). Since the initial design phase of the NEXRAD program, considerable advances have been made in radar technologies and in the use of weather radar for monitoring and prediction. The development of new technologies provides the motivation for appraising the status of the current weather radar system and identifying the most promising approaches for the development of its eventual replacement. The charge to the committee was to determine the state of knowledge regarding ground-based weather surveillance radar technology and identify the most promising approaches for the design of the replacement for the present Doppler Weather Radar. This report presents a first look at potential approaches for future upgrades to or replacements of the current weather radar system. The need, and schedule, for replacing the current system has not been established, but the committee used the briefings and deliberations to assess how the current system satisfies the current and emerging needs of the operational and research communities and identified potential system upgrades for providing improved weather forecasts and warnings. The time scale for any total replacement of the system (20- to 30-year time horizon) precluded detailed investigation of the designs and cost structures associated with any new weather radar system. The committee instead noted technologies that could provide improvements over the capabilities of the evolving NEXRAD system and recommends more detailed investigation and evaluation of several of these technologies. In the course of its deliberations, the committee developed a sense that the processes by which the eventual replacement radar system is developed and deployed could be as significant as the specific technologies adopted. Consequently, some of the committee's recommendations deal with such procedural issues.

Author : H. Stuart Muench,William E. Lamkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Airports
ISBN : IND:30000131138863

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The Use of Digital Radar in Short-range Forecasting by H. Stuart Muench,William E. Lamkin Pdf

As part of a program to improve short-range forecasts of weather conditions at aircraft terminals, a digital radar system was established at Air Force Geophysics Laboratory, Bedford Mass. The system, consisting of AN/FPS-77, digital interface, microwave transmitter-receiver, video integrator and computer, was installed in late 1972. Since that time the system has been used in conjunction with a network of 26 automated weather stations to make experimental forecasts of visibility and severe-weather conditions. The radar output of digital maps of radar intensity was found to be very convenient, but the inability of the radar to detect small water droplets limits the use in low visibility forecasting primarily to heavy rain storms and snow storms. In severe storms modest success was attained forecasting gusts, using digital maps. The large amounts of weather information from the network and radar frequently saturated the forecaster making forecasts at 15-min intervals, and relief was sought in the form of objective aids. Preliminary relationships between radar intensity, extinction coefficient (visibility) and rainfall rate have been formulated. In addition, a technique was developed using digital radar maps to obtain motion vectors and make probability forecasts of severe weather conditions. The calibration procedure relies on intensity of ground targets (hills and towers) for day-to-day relative calibration, and absolute calibration has been limited to Z-R relations. (Author).

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PSU:000025251722

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Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105130137214

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Weather radar observations by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:85266274

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Weather Radar Manual (WBAN). by Anonim Pdf

Author : Guifu Zhang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315357041

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Weather Radar Polarimetry by Guifu Zhang Pdf

This book presents the fundamentals of polarimetric radar remote sensing through understanding wave scattering and propagation in geophysical media filled with hydrometers and other objects. The text characterizes the physical, statistical, and electromagnetic properties of hydrometers and establishes the relations between radar observables and physical state parameters. It introduces advanced remote sensing techniques (such as polarimetric phased array radar) and retrieval methods for physical parameters. The book also illustrates applications of polarimetric radar measurements in hydrometer classification, particle size distribution retrievals, microphysical parameterization, and weather quantification and forecast.