Doppler Cloud RADAR MIRA | Vertical Cloud RADAR MIRA-35
The pulsed X- 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 finest time resolution of 20 Hz (no coherent averaging). 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. Many of our customers allow us to make their operational measurements publicly available as graphs here under “Quicklook Images”.
Details
- Vertical profiling of cloud targets
- Pulsed Doppler Ka-band Radar (λ=9 mm) with high sensitivity
- 0.8 m, 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 20 Hz (not averaged), typical 1 … 10 s (averaged)
- 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
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