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METRAD
X-Band Transportable Polarimetric Weather Radar
METRAD is a new X-Band weather radar with high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range. These features allow the METRAD to detect even the weakest hydro-meteorological targets such as drizzle or light snow.
The compact size and portability of the X-Band system make it an excellent choice for both quick fixed installation and rapid deployment to the operation site.
HIGH – RESOLUTION FOR
Precise Measurement
The system meets a wide range of needs such as instant forecasting, flood and hail warnings, scientific research and coverage of geographically blind areas by detecting situations that C Band radars cannot detect, thanks to the use of full caliber and dual-polarization STAR (Simultaneous Transmit and Receive) topology, which is the most advanced 16-bit signal processing unit and the use of meteorological radar algorithms optimized in X Band.
In this context, METRAD offers excellent weather measurement capability at short and medium ranges. The system has the capacity to operate 24/7 unaccompanied and remotely.
The system can optionally be operated in a stand-alone or network-based configuration. In addition, the collected data can be transferred to the desired center/centers via a 4G modem or SATCOM terminal.
Fastest Way to Obtain
Meteorological Data
METRAD
Technical Specifications
TRANSMITTER
| Type | Long-Lifetime Magnetron with solid-state modulator (dynamically calibrated for optimum ZDR performance in STAR Mode) |
| Peak Power | 20 KW (Supports up to 50 KW) |
RECEIVER
| Type | Multiple-Channel Superheterodyne Receiver (dynamically calibrated in both amplitude and phase) |
| Noise Figure | < 2.5 dB |
| Dynamic Range | > 90 dB |
| Sensitivity | < -111 dBm |
DIGITAL RECEIVER & SIGNAL PROCESSOR
| Type | Modular multi-channel receiver |
| IF Sampling | 2 parallel channels, 16-bit per polarization |
| Processing Mode | Multi-lag autocorrelation with pulse-pair or FFT |
ANTENNA & PEDESTAL
| Antenna Diameter | 1.5 m (Supports up to 1.8 m)) |
| Antenna Gain | 41 dBi |
| Antenna Beamwidth | 1.5° |
| Antenna Coverage | 360° continuous in azimuth, -2° – +90° in elevation |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.1° |
| Angular Speed | Up to 6 RPM |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT OF SYSTEM ON TRAILER
| Width | 255 cm |
| Length | 300 cm |
| Height | 380 cm |
| Weight | Less than 2500 kg |
Technical Specifications
| Frequency | 9325 MHz |
| Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) | 0.2 – 3 KHz (Selectable) |
| Pulse Width (PW) | 0.33 µs-4 µs (Selectable) |
| Operational Range | >75 km |
DATA OUTPUT
- Reflectivity (Z)
- Radial Velocity (V)
- Spectral Width (W)
- Differential Reflectivity (ZDR)
- Differential Phase Shift (ɸDP)
- Specific Differential Phase Shift (KDP)
- Polarimetric Correlation Coefficient (ρHV)
- Signal Quality Index (SQI)
Clutter corrected and uncorrected versions are available for all above parameters.
Meteorological Products
- PPI : Plan Position IndicatoR
- RHI : Range Height Indicator
- CAPPI : Constant Altitude Plan Position Indicator
- PCAPPI : Pseudo Constant Altitude Plan Position Indicator
- MAX : Maximum Display
- ETOPS : Echo Top Height
- EBASE : Echo Base Height
- VAD : Velocity Azimuth Display
- VVP : Vertical Wind Profile
- SRI : Surface Rainfall Intensity
- VIL : Vertically Integrated Liquid
- RSHEAR : Radial Shear
- ASHEAR : Azimuthal Shear
- ESHEAR : Elevation Shear
- HCI : Hydro Meteor Classification
Both vertical and horizontal versions available
METRAD X-BAND WEATHER RADAR
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