2. Core Parameters

• Operating Band: X-band (approximately 8.8-10.8 GHz)
• Array Scale: Up to 256 – 400 phased array elements (depending on deployment requirements)
• Polarization Mode: Dual polarization (HH/VV)
• Range Resolution: Typically up to 100 meters to 250 meters
• Volume Scan Resolution: 0.5° vertical, 0.5° horizontal or higher

3. Product Features

• Strong Beam Flexibility: The beam direction can be changed electronically without rotating the antenna, enabling inertia-free rapid scanning.
• Strong Anti-interference Ability: Due to the ability to change the beam at any time, the system’s ability to resist environmental noise and interference is superior to traditional mechanical radars.
• Multi-target Processing: It can track hundreds of targets simultaneously, suitable for monitoring complex weather systems.
• High Precision: Dual-polarization technology can provide more accurate identification of precipitation particle types.

4. Structure and Composition

• Antenna Array: The core component, composed of multiple phased array units.
• Phased Array Unit (APU): Responsible for signal transmission, reception and beam formation.
• Transmitter: Generates microwave signals.
• Receiver: Processes echo signals.
• Signal Processing Center: Executes algorithms such as pulse compression, target detection and data fusion.
• Control Unit: Responsible for system parameter setting, health monitoring and external communication.

5. Application Fields

• Meteorological Observation: Monitoring cloud structure, precipitation particle morphology, cloud height, cloud top temperature, etc.
• Disaster Early Warning: Monitoring and early warning of convective rainfall intensity, severe convective weather and heavy rain.
• Artificial Precipitation Enhancement: Providing accurate rainfall estimation data to assist in artificial precipitation enhancement operations.
• Others: Marine vessel navigation, air traffic control, border monitoring, etc.

6. Installation and Maintenance

Installation

• Base Requirements: It should be installed on an open, unobstructed high platform or mountain top to ensure an unobstructed 360° field of view.
• Power Supply and Communication: Stable power supply and network interface are required.
• Calibration: System calibration is required after the first installation, including range calibration and polarization calibration.

Maintenance

• Regular Inspection: Check whether the surface of the antenna array has snow, dust or corrosion.
• Software Upgrade: Regularly update signal processing algorithms and firmware.
• Health Monitoring: Monitor unit faults through the system self-inspection function and replace faulty array elements in a timely manner.