Long-range Weather Radars
Doppler weather radar at Tate's Cairn
|
Year of commencing operation |
1994 |
|
Altitude of antenna (above mean sea level) |
583 m |
|
Antenna diameter |
4.3 m |
|
Antenna beam width |
1.8 degrees |
|
Transmitter frequency |
2920 MHz |
|
Scan period |
6 to 12 minutes |
|
Detection range |
up to 500 km |
|
Main radar products |
Rainfall intensity, |
Tate's Cairn Radar Station - the sphere on the left of the figure is the radome (protecting the antenna inside) of the Doppler weather radar which was installed in 1994.