OPERATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR RADAR SET AN/TPS-41

摘要

The report provides techniques for use with the mobile Weather Radar Set AN/TPS-41. The techniques will permit the meteorologically untrained radar operator to interpret the radar signal in terms of weather parameters and to communicate the weather information. Since the radar set is intended to be moved on occasion, particular attention is given to the problems of siting the radar at new locations. The means for obtaining an optimum return signal is discussed. A simplified description of types of rainfall to be observed is given. A method is presented for calculating rainfall rate by a nomogram. Techniques are described for interpreting echoes in terms of rainfall intensity and presenting the resultant information to the user.