Development of a Clear Air Radar to Detect Meteorological Hazards at Airports.
Abstract
To be useful in detecting meteorological hazards such as low-level wind shear near airports, a radar must be able to: (1) detect backscatter from both clear air and rain; (2) operate at short ranges and low elevation angles; and (3) measure Doppler frequencies caused by air motion. The development of a radar with these characteristics is described and the results of testing this radar at airports are presented. Special emphasis is placed on the problems of low elevation angle operation and clutter suppression. The importance of proper siting is pointed out. In addition, it is demonstrated that the radar can readily detect the turbulent wakes of large jet aircraft. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 21, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108236
Entities
People
- K. B. Earnshaw
- K. P. Moran
- R. B. Chadwick
- T. R. Detman
- W. C. Campbell
Organizations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration