A Multidisciplinary Method to Support the Evolution of NWS Weather Radar Technology

Boettcher, Jami; Torres, Sebastián; Nai, Feng; Curtis, Christopher; Schvartzman, David

doi:10.1175/WAF-D-21-0159.1

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A Multidisciplinary Method to Support the Evolution of NWS Weather Radar Technology

2022
By Boettcher, Jami ; Torres, Sebastián ; Nai, Feng ; ...
Source: Weather and Forecasting, 37(4), 429-444

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Boettcher, Jami ; Torres, Sebastián ; Nai, Feng ; Curtis, Christopher ; Schvartzman, David

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The highly successful fleet of Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) radars is approaching its end of service, and research efforts are under way to inform a decision toward a possible WSR-88D replacement. A methodology to link radar design characteristics to impacts on how radar data are used to diagnose hazardous weather was developed through a unique partnership between radar-engineering innovations in radar simulations and National Weather Service (NWS) radar data interpretation expertise. Deep commitment to two-way learning across disciplines resulted in a methodology that is both efficient and highly relevant to the NWS hazardous weather warning program. The methodology presented in this paper is a model for revealing complex trade-offs between weather radar characteristics and their resultant impact on NWS data interpretation for threat identification. This qualitative methodology is presented in the context of a broader proof-of-concept study from which it was developed. Adapted for further research, it can support the crucial role of deriving quantitative radar design criteria that balance the trade-offs among radar capabilities, cost, and impact to users. That is, the proposed methodology supports the evaluation of candidates for a potential WSR-88D replacement and any necessary major system upgrades in the interim.
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