A STUDY OF RADAR METEOROLOGICAL FINDINGS RELATED TO RADAR WEATHER DETECTION AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL.

Abstract

A study was conducted which encompassed a review of fundamentals and progress to date in the field of radar meteorology. The basic purpose of the study was the correlation of the findings of known authorities relative to the classification of radar reflectivity as a function of weather phenomena and the operational significance of these characteristics to aviation and air traffic control. It was concluded that the general classification of radar reflectivity as a function of weather phenomena provides a useful measure of relationship between reflectivity levels and associated degrees of turbulence. Recommendations included the continuation of Federal Aviation Agency-supported programs and the development of systems to eliminate weather clutter from displays by substitution of controlled contour outlines. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0643258

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Sause

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Classification
  • Detection
  • Meteorology
  • Reflectivity
  • Traffic
  • Turbulence

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design