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MSC Introductory Weather Radar Course

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  8. Measurement Issues

Measurement Issues

This module is intended to cover problems that can occur with radar measurements.
  • Problems in Measurements and the Correction of Them
    • Ghosts (echoes not correlating with ground truth)
      • Clear Air Echoes
      • Dust Storms
      • Forest Fires/Smoke
      • Aircraft
      • Sea Clutter
      • Back Echoes and Reflection
      • Interference
      • Permanent Echoes
      • Anomalous Propagation
    • Angels (cases when precipitation exists and radar does not see it)
    • Quantitative
◄ Reflectivity and Precipitation Measurements
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