Category: dual polarization

Identifying false weather returns (anomalous propagation) using dual-polarization radar data

February 1, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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dual polarization, education, nexrad radar

In the wake of rain and storms earlier tonight, a radar phenomena known as “beam ducting” created anomalous propagation (AP, or in plain […]
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StormView Radar to be unavailable December 1-15 due to radar upgrade

November 30, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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dual polarization, nexrad radar, StormView

Beginning Thursday morning, December 1, MemphisWeather.net’s StormView Radar will be unavailable for two weeks. It is expected to return to service on December […]
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A primer on dual polarization radar – coming soon to the Mid-South!

November 12, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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dual polarization, nexrad radar

You’re probably well aware of the use of “Doppler” radar technology in the Mid-South, and across the country, to detect and track areas […]
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