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ISRO unveiled S–Band Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar at Sriharikota spaceport
ISRO unveiled S–Band Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar at Sriharikota spaceport: Details, Features, Purpose, Highlights
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled S–Band Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota spaceport, Andhra Pradesh. It was inaugurated by ISRO Chairman, K Sivan recently in September 2018.
The S-Band Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) will be used for observation of weather system up to the range of 500 km and also for early warning of severe weather events.
The S-Band Polarimetry Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) has been indigenously developed by Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bengaluru under ToT (Training of Trainers) from ISRO.
It is the seventh radar of such type manufactured in the country under “Make in India”. It will provide advanced information, enhances lead-time essential for saving lives and property in event of natural disaster associated with severe weather.
It will also provide detailed information on storm’s internal wind flow and structure as compared to conventional radars which are only able to track and predict cyclones.
The polarimetric capability of this radar will significantly help to improve the accuracy of rainfall estimation leading to accurate and timely flash flood warnings. With its help, severity of weather systems can be quantitatively estimated and more precise advanced warnings can be generated for saving human lives and property.
