Phased Array Radar (PAR), a new weather radar technology currently being developed by the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), offers faster updates and much more …

Aug 20, 2025 · Modern weather radar systems have reshaped the landscape of meteorological science by offering unprecedented accuracy in weather forecasting. These systems, …

Atmospheric scientists use different types of ground-based and aircraft-mounted radar to study weather and climate. Radar can be used to help study severe weather events such tornadoes …

Aug 9, 2025 · After the war, the technology was adapted for civilian use, evolving into the specialized weather radar systems we know today. These systems could peer through clouds …

Aug 29, 2005 · In 1942, the U.S. Navy donated 25 surplus radars to the NWS (then known as the Weather Bureau), marking the start of a U.S. weather radar system. The technology was …

Oct 23, 2024 · Following the launch of the world’s most advanced weather radar in Oklahoma, Meteorological Technology International looks at how radar technology has improved over the …

Jun 4, 2025 · Weather radar is a type of radar technology used to detect and locate precipitation and other weather phenomena. It works by emitting electromagnetic waves into the …

Jul 26, 2024 · Radar technology is crucial to modern weather forecasting, providing real-time data on precipitation, storm intensity, and atmospheric patterns. This article explores how radar …

A Doppler radar is a specialized radar that uses the Doppler effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance. [1] It does this by bouncing a microwave signal off a desired target and …

Mar 13, 2025 · This technology, developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is essential for monitoring severe weather events such as storms, …