Title :
Scanning Strategy for the Multifunction Phased-Array Radar to Satisfy Aviation and Meteorological Needs
Author :
Zrnic, D.S. ; Melnikov, V.M. ; Doviak, R.J. ; Palmer, R.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Severe Storms Lab., Norman, OK, USA
Abstract :
This letter proposes a design concept that can satisfy the requirements for weather observations with a multifunction polarimetric phased-array radar at about 1-min volume update time while meeting present aviation requirements.
Keywords :
atmospheric techniques; meteorological radar; phased array radar; weather forecasting; aviation need; meteorological need; multifunction phased-array radar; polarimetric phased-array radar; scanning strategy; volume update time; weather observation; Azimuth; Doppler radar; Meteorological radar; Meteorology; Radar polarimetry; Surveillance; Air-traffic control radar; Doppler parameters; phased array radar; scanning and tracking; weather radar;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LGRS.2014.2388202
