Considerations for Optimum Siting of NEXRAD to Detect Convective Phenomena Hazardous to Terminal Air Navigation. Part 1.
Abstract
The aviation community has been concerned for some time about the number of aircraft accidents during terminal flight in which weather has been identified as the cause or a contributing factor. The next generation weather radar (NEXRAD), for which final specifications are being worked out on a multi-service basis, offers the possibility of dedicated and detailed surveillance of hazardous weather in the terminal airspace. This report outlines considerations for choosing a site for a NEXRAD installation to fulfill this role in an optimum manner. It is shown that the detection of low level wind shear without precipitation imposes the most severe constraints on NEXRAD siting. Three general siting areas are considered (1) within the airport area, (2) within the terminal area, but outside the airport area, (3) outside the terminal area. When a single NEXRAD radar must cover all hazardous phenomena over the terminal area, siting within the airport area appears to be the best choice. Under certain conditions, a case exists for siting the NEXRAD outside the terminal area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA119855
Entities
People
- D. S. Zrnic'
- Pravas R. Mahapatra
- R. J. Doviak
Organizations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration