Weather radar, also called weather surveillance radar (WSR) and Doppler weather radar, is a type of radar used to locate precipitation, calculate its motion, and estimate its type (rain, snow, hail etc.) .
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A continuous wave (CW) radar has been used for the detection and classification of people based on the Doppler signatures they produce when walking . When humans walk, the motion of various components of the body including the torso, arms, and legs produce a very characteristic Doppler signature.
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Doppler radar can see not only the precipitation in a thunderstorm (through its ability to reflect microwave energy, or reflectivity), but motion of the precipitation along the radar beam. In other words, it can measure how fast rain or hail is moving toward or away from the radar .
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The Radar, which operates with continuous signal (wave) for detecting non-stationary targets , is called Continuous Wave Radar or simply CW Radar. This Radar requires two Antennas. Among which, one Antenna is used for transmitting the signal and the other Antenna is used for receiving the signal.
Read moreWhat is the principle of CW radar?
Principle of Operation. As opposed to pulsed radar systems, continuous wave (CW) radar systems emit electromagnetic radiation at all times . Conventional CW radar cannot measure range because there is no basis for the measurement of the time delay.
Read moreWhat is the difference between pulse radar and continuous wave radar?
Pulsed signals remain powered for short periods of time, working with and without some form of modulation, such as amplitude, frequency, or phase modulation. CW signals remain on constantly and may be modulated to function as radars or in communications systems.
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