Ice crystal detection by weather radar
US11698455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some examples, a system includes a weather radar device configured to transmit radar signals, receive first reflected radar signals at a first time, and receive second reflected radar signals at a second time. In some examples, the system also includes processing circuitry configured to determine a first magnitude of reflectivity based on the first reflected radar signals and determine a second magnitude of reflectivity based on the second reflected radar signals. In some examples, the processing circuitry is also configured to determine a temporal variance in reflectivity magnitudes based on determining a difference in reflectivity between the first magnitude and the second magnitude. In some examples, the processing circuitry is further configured to determine a presence of ice crystals based on the first magnitude of reflectivity, the second magnitude of reflectivity, and the temporal variance in reflectivity magnitudes.
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