RADAR observations on rain clouds are being made at Cambridge, using a vertically directed beam with a half-width of 3° to half-power, a peak power of 40 kW. with a 1 µsec. pulse on a wave ...

Introduction to both pulsed and C. W. radar systems. Detection of radar echoes in noise. The radar equation and its use in estimating performance of a radar system. Estimation of range, direction and ...

This signal is the return wave. Basically, the radar is a transmitter and a receiver waiting to “hear” an echo. But for all of the great technology, there are limitations. Sometimes the ...

Conceptually, radar is pretty simple: send out a radio wave and time how long it takes to get back via an echo. However, in practice, there are a number of trade-offs to consider. For example ...

As the storm intensifies, the hook can become very prominent on radar in the area of the storm that can spawn a tornado. A hook echo is seen on the AccuWeather radar near Allendale, SC ...