A Primer on Phased Array Radar Technology for the Atmospheric Sciences

The scientific community has expressed interest in the potential of phased array radars (PARs) to observe the atmosphere with finer spatial and temporal scales. Although convergence has occurred between the meteorological and engineering communities, the need exists to increase access of PAR to mete...

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Veröffentlicht in:Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society Jg. 103; H. 10; S. E2391 - E2416
Hauptverfasser: Palmer, Robert, Bodine, David, Kollias, Pavlos, Schvartzman, David, Zrnić, Dusan, Kirstetter, Pierre, Zhang, Guifu, Yu, Tian-You, Kumjian, Matthew, Cheong, Boonleng, Collis, Scott, Frasier, Stephen, Fulton, Caleb, Hondl, Kurt, Kurdzo, James, Ushio, Tomoo, Rowe, Angela, Salazar-Cerrenˉo, Jorge, Torres, Sebastián, Weber, Mark, Yeary, Mark
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Boston American Meteorological Society 01.10.2022
Schlagworte:
Aircraft
Antennas
Armed forces
Atmosphere
Atmospheric sciences
Doppler effect
instrumentation
Laboratories
Meteorologists
OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Phased arrays
Precipitation
Radar
Radar arrays
radar observations
Radar wavelengths
radars
Research facilities
Science
sensors
Storms
Tornadoes
Wavelengths
Weather
Weather forecasting
Wind
World War II
United States > US
Illinois
ISSN:0003-0007, 1520-0477
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Zusammenfassung:The scientific community has expressed interest in the potential of phased array radars (PARs) to observe the atmosphere with finer spatial and temporal scales. Although convergence has occurred between the meteorological and engineering communities, the need exists to increase access of PAR to meteorologists. Here, we facilitate these interdisciplinary efforts in the field of ground-based PARs for atmospheric studies. We cover high-level technical concepts and terminology for PARs as applied to studies of the atmosphere. A historical perspective is provided as context along with an overview of PAR system architectures, technical challenges, and opportunities. Envisioned scan strategies are summarized because they are distinct from traditional mechanically scanned radars and are the most advantageous for high-resolution studies of the atmosphere. Open access to PAR data is emphasized as a mechanism to educate the future generation of atmospheric scientists. Finally, a vision for the future of operational networks, research facilities, and expansion into complementary radar wavelengths is provided.
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AC02-06CH11357; SC0012704; AGS-2019932
National Science Foundation (NSF)
US Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR)
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
ISSN:0003-0007
1520-0477
DOI:10.1175/bams-d-21-0172.1