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C-Band Doppler Radar is any Doppler radar system which operates in the C-Band of the electromagnetic spectrum (around 4.8Ghz). These are typically the radar systems seen at TV stations as they are affordable and powerful enough for their purposes.

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Where was the first Doppler radar used in the US?

The exact location of where the first Doppler radar system was used cannot be determined because the first radar systems were mobile.


What is Doppler radar and how is it used in weather prediction and forecasting?

A Doppler radar is a radar using the Doppler effect of the returned echoes from targets to measure their radial velocity. To be more specific the microwave signal sent by the radar antenna's directional beam is reflected toward the radar and compared in frequency, up or down from the original signal, allowing for the direct and highly accurate measurement of target velocity component in the direction of the beam.Recent weather radars process velocities of precipitations by Pulse-Doppler radar technique, on top of their intensities. This is a slightly different treatment of Doppler data that has been publicized so much in the United States that the term Doppler radar is often wrongly used by the public to mean weather radar.For more info see:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppler_radar


What is a portable Doppler radar?

A portable Doppler radar is a small Doppler radar mounted on the back of a truck. These radars use radio waves to capture detailed close-range images of conditions and structures inside tornadoes and other storms.


Where is the Doppler radar used?

Doppler radar is used in weather forecasting to track the movement and intensity of precipitation, such as rain or snow. It is also used in meteorology to monitor wind patterns and detect severe weather phenomena like tornadoes and thunderstorms. Additionally, Doppler radar can be used in military applications for detecting and tracking objects such as aircraft and missiles.


How much does a weather Doppler radar cost?

The cost of a weather Doppler radar can vary widely depending on factors such as size, range, and manufacturer. Generally, the price can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars.