Gap free CONUS surveillance using dense networks of short range radars

Dense networks of short-range radars having the potential for improved surveillance of weather and airborne targets are described. Such networks overcome the earth-curvature blockage suffered by long-range radars. This enables surveillance from the region beneath the radar coverage of today´s national radar infrastructure, up through the tops of storms and flight levels. Such networks have the potential to supplement - or replace - the long range radar networks in use today.