Doppler Cloud RADAR MIRA | Vertical Cloud RADAR MIRA-35
The pulsed C- and Ka-band cloud radar systems MIRA-10 and MIRA-35 (formely named MIRA-36) are unique in performance and durability and deliver a calibrated Doppler spectrum of cloud droplets in up to 1024 height steps for a vertical range up to 15 km at a typical time resolution of 10 s. The wide dynamic range and the very high system sensitivity allow a tomography of cloud structures even in thin ice layer. Several antenna sizes can be installed stationary or in a trailer as mobile platforms. A comprehensive overview of cloud radar theory and worldwide installations can be found at Wikipedia.
Details
- Vertical profiling of cloud targets
- Pulsed Doppler Ka-band Radar (λ=9 mm) with high sensitivity
- 1 m or 1.2 m or 2 m Cassegrain antenna with optional heating
- 30 kW Magnetron transmitter, duty cycle up to 1/500
- Transmitter with linear polarized signal
- Receiver for co- and cross- polarized signals
- Multi peak evaluation of Doppler spectra
- Efficient ground clutter suppression
- Determination of calibrated reflectivity factor (dBZ), radial component, peak width, and LDR
- Target classification of cloud droplets, rain drops, ice particles, snowflakes, and atmospheric plankton
- Up to 2 x 800 measuring heights (real + imag)
- Height range 150 … 15000 m
- Pulse width 100 … 400 ns (range resolution 15 … 60 m)
- Temporal resolution up to 10 s
- Unmatched sensitivity (at 5 km, 10 s averaging: -53 dBZ)
- Pressurized wave guide system
- Automated system monitoring, remote access
- Delivery includes air conditioning and air dryer