TY - JOUR
T1 - A Primer on Phased Array Radar Technology for the Atmospheric Sciences
AU - Palmer, Robert
AU - Bodine, David
AU - Kollias, Pavlos
AU - Schvartzman, David
AU - Zrnić, Dusan
AU - Kirstetter, Pierre
AU - Zhang, Guifu
AU - Yu, Tian You
AU - Kumjian, Matthew
AU - Cheong, Boonleng
AU - Collis, Scott
AU - Frasier, Stephen
AU - Fulton, Caleb
AU - Hondl, Kurt
AU - Kurdzo, James
AU - Ushio, Tomoo
AU - Rowe, Angela
AU - Salazar-Cerreno, Jorge
AU - Torres, Sebastián
AU - Weber, Mark
AU - Yeary, Mark
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2022/10
Y1 - 2022/10
N2 - The scientific community has expressed interest in the potential of phased array radars (PARs) to observe the atmosphere with finer spatial and temporal scales. Although convergence has occurred between the meteorological and engineering communities, the need exists to increase access of PAR to meteorologists. Here, we facilitate these interdisciplinary efforts in the field of ground-based PARs for atmospheric studies. We cover high-level technical concepts and terminology for PARs as applied to studies of the atmosphere. A historical perspective is provided as context along with an overview of PAR system architectures, technical challenges, and opportunities. Envisioned scan strategies are summarized because they are distinct from traditional mechanically scanned radars and are the most advantageous for high-resolution studies of the atmosphere. Open access to PAR data is emphasized as a mechanism to educate the future generation of atmospheric scientists. Finally, a vision for the future of operational networks, research facilities, and expansion into complementary radar wavelengths is provided.
AB - The scientific community has expressed interest in the potential of phased array radars (PARs) to observe the atmosphere with finer spatial and temporal scales. Although convergence has occurred between the meteorological and engineering communities, the need exists to increase access of PAR to meteorologists. Here, we facilitate these interdisciplinary efforts in the field of ground-based PARs for atmospheric studies. We cover high-level technical concepts and terminology for PARs as applied to studies of the atmosphere. A historical perspective is provided as context along with an overview of PAR system architectures, technical challenges, and opportunities. Envisioned scan strategies are summarized because they are distinct from traditional mechanically scanned radars and are the most advantageous for high-resolution studies of the atmosphere. Open access to PAR data is emphasized as a mechanism to educate the future generation of atmospheric scientists. Finally, a vision for the future of operational networks, research facilities, and expansion into complementary radar wavelengths is provided.
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U2 - 10.1175/BAMS-D-21-0172.1
DO - 10.1175/BAMS-D-21-0172.1
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85141696477
SN - 0003-0007
VL - 103
SP - E2391-E2416
JO - Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
JF - Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
IS - 10
ER -