Weather Radar Studies
Abstract
The FAA-funded FL-2 Doppler weather radar activities are reported here for the period 1 October 1986 through 31 March 1988. The activities in this reporting period included: final data-gathering operations in Huntsville, AL; dismantling, moving, and re-erecting the radar and associated mesonet stations in Denver, CO; and gathering wind-shear-event data during the 1987 summer experimental period. In parallel with the radar operation and data-collection activities, a large data-analysis effort has been under way in support of automatic wind-shear detection algorithm development and system performance evaluation. A proof-of-concept demonstration of the Terminal Doppler Weather Radar test bed will be held at Stapleton International Airport in Denver, CO during July and August 1988. Work leading to, and the final preparations for, the demonstration is also reported herein. The report is divided into five sections. Section I is an introduction; Section II discusses the radar test bed; Section III discusses the experimental operations; Section IV describes algorithm development and performance; and Section V describes the NEXRAD/TDWR interactions and Group 43 support activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA206712
Entities
People
- David M. Bernella
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology