Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar by ISRO
The Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO) inaugurated the Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar
at Srihorikota spaceport near Chennai. The S-Band Polarimetry Doppler Weather
Rader facility was launched at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Shriharikota by ISRO
Chairman Dr. K. Slvan. The radar has been developed by Bharat Electronic Ltd.
Bangaluru under ToT (Training of Trainers) from ISRO.
The Doppler
Weather Radar (DWR) provides advanced information, enhances the lead-time
essential for saving lives and property in the event of a natural disaster associated
with service weather. While conventional radars are able to track and predict
cyclones, The DWR provides detailed information on a storm’s internal wide flow
and structure. The severity or the weather systems can be quantitatively estimated
and more precise advanced warning can be generated for saving human lives and
property.
The polar
metric capability of the radar will significantly improve the accuracy of
rainfall estimation leading to accurate and timely flash flood warning,
according to ISRO’s earlier release.
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