PR Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Precipitation radar.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Precipitation Radar
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
NSMC-CMA
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Cloud profile and rain radars
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Cloud and precipitation radar
Sampling
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
 

Instrument Missions

FY-3RM-1 - FY-3 Rainfall Mission 1 (2023 - 2028)
FY-3RM-2 - FY-3 Rainfall Mission 2 (2025 - 2030)

Instrument Measurements

CategoryParameter
Cloud particle properties and profilePrecipitation Profile (liquid or solid)
Liquid water and precipitation ratePrecipitation intensity at the surface (liquid or solid)
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