Operational Techniques for Radar Set AN/TPS-41.

Abstract

The report provides techniques for use with the mobile Weather Radar Set AN/TPS-41. The techniques will permit the meteorologically untrained radar operator to interpret the radar signal in terms of weather parameters and to communicate the weather information. Since the radar set is intended to be moved on occasion, particular attention is given to the problems of siting the radar at new locations. The means for obtaining an optimum return signal is discussed. A simplified description of types of rainfall to be observed is given. A method is presented for calculating rainfall rate by a nomogram. Techniques are described for interpreting echoes in terms of rainfall intensity and presenting the resultant information to the user.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005010

Entities

People

  • Walter Conover

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Intensity
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Radar
  • Radar Signals
  • Rainfall
  • Rainfall Intensity

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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