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System and method for dual polarization radar with automatic built-in test equipment and calibration

US7592948B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2007
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A90/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of calibrating a dual polarization weather radar system has been developed. The method first generates a transmission pulse from the radar system. The transmission pulse is then modified to generate a test signal that simulates a desired atmospheric condition. The test signal is transmitted directly into the radar system from a test antenna and the radar system is calibrated according to the test signal.

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