RADAR COVERAGE of WEATHER RADARS
The operational coverage of weather radars is not only limited by the equipment performance, but also by the earth curvature, the effects of refraction of the electromagnetic waves by the atmosphere and especially by obstructions in the line of sight caused by, for example, the terrain, buildings and vegetation. The correct estimation of the effects of these phenomena is very useful for the positioning and operation of weather radars and for the interpretation of radar data and products.

SELEX-Gematronik provides correct radar coverage information and is offering full support for the following jobs:

• selecting an appropriate radar location
• determining the optimum height of the radar tower
• defining the optimum elevations for the volume scans
• selecting the lowest usable radar data for each azimuth
• identifying blocked areas to be covered by adjoining radars
• displaying coverage information in the radar display
• planning and operating netted weather radars
• identifying and showing ground clutter areas