Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01073
Scanning capability for cloud radars at Chilbolton.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor AJ Illingworth, University of Reading, Meteorology
- Grant held at:
- University of Reading, Meteorology
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Water Quality
- Radiative Processes & Effects
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The 94 and 35GHz cloud radars at Chilbolton are providing unique data sets for validating cloud representation in current operational numerical models and for developing algorithms which will be used in spaceborne cloud radars to be launched in 2003 and later. Currently, the radars can only operate in vertical pointing mode. This proposal will allow them to be steered to point an any elevation and azimuth: vital for calibration purposes and for further characterising the properties of liquid water, supercooled and ice clouds.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01073
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Core Strategic Measurements
This grant award has a total value of £44,650
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Equipment |
|---|
| £44,650 |
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