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EPSRC Reference: GR/R15993/01
Title: Development and Application of An Advanced Digital Reciever System For Atmospheric Radar
Principal Investigator: Watson, Dr RJ
Other Investigators:
Cannon, Professor PS
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Project Partners:
Ministry of Defence (MOD) STFC Laboratories (Grouped)
Department: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Organisation: University of Bath
Scheme: Fast Stream
Starts: 01 June 2001 Ends: 30 September 2002 Value (£): 61,193
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Digital Signal Processing
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Communications
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Atmospheric radar systems are used in studies of the Earth's atmosphere in application to meteorological and hydrological modelling and also for radio communications systems performance prediction. A limiting factor in any model is the accuracy and quality of its input data. In the quest for improved estimates of quantities such as rainfall rate and cloud liquid water, researchers have resorted to ever more complex techniques and models. This has placed considerable demands on the quality and accuracy of the measured variables. The radar receiver and signal processing system has a considerable impact on the quality of the data it produces.The aim of this proposal is to develop a sophisticated digital receiver that overcomes many of the shortfalls of existing analogue receivers. The receiver will replace a number of analogue modules, and have a higher overall performance in terms of dynamic range, phase stability, temperature stability and flexibility. The data analysis component of this proposal will quantify to what extent this objective is achieved. This will be performed by running the new receiver alongside the existing analogue system on the CAMRa radar at Chilbolton. The extent to which digital signal processing techniques can be used to improve receiver sensitivity will also be explored using the new receiver.
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