SELEX-Gematronik upgrades DWD Research Radar at Hohenpeissenberg

SELEX-Gematronik has successfully completed the modification of DWD's (Deutscher Wetterdienst, Germany) research radar system at the Hohenpeissenberg radar site. The modification comprises the implementation of ROEL (Receiver Over ELevation) and dual polarisation technology on the basis of a SELEX-Gematronik Radar System of the 360 Family. Signal processing is performed within the shock mounted and temperature controlled housing on the antenna.

The research radar at Hohenpeissenberg serves as a testbed for innovations to be introduced into the next generation operational service radars of DWD Deutscher Wetter-dienst. Being part of a long-standing and successful partnership between DWD and SELEX-Gematronik, this contract once more underlines the technology leadership of SELEX-Gematronik in the field of radar meteorology.

Profile of DWD:
Germany's National Meteorological Service, the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), is responsible for meeting meteorological requirements arising from all areas of economy and society in Germany and currently employs over 2.700 people. DWD operates a radar network comprising 16 operational radar systems, as well as a research radar at the Hohenpeissenberg Meteorological Observatory (MOHp).

Profile of SELEX Sistemi Integrati GmbH:
SELEX-Gematronik is the technology leader in weather radar systems worldwide, providing best-in-class systems in C-, S- and X-Band. Over the last decade, more than130 high-end systems of the METEOR product line have been put into operation for leading meteorological service providers in over 50 countries on all continents.