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Unlike
magnetron tube-type systems that produce excessive, unneeded, and potentially
dangerous microwave radiation, ADC’s DOPRAD® system minimizes
microwave radiation hazards and RF interference problems through the use
of large penetrating pulse widths, lower power, narrower emissions band,
and unsurpassed receiver sensitivity. This makes it an ideal choice for
environments where transmitter interference and microwave radiation exposure
are a concern. The real secret to the performance of the DOPRAD® system
is the use of advanced receiver technology, utilizing digital signal processing
and penetrating pulse widths that provide the industry’s best receiver
sensitivity. The DOPRAD® receiver is far more effective than the 1930’s-era
magnetron technology used in other systems - up to a factor of 100 times
more effective. In addition, the DOPRAD® pulse widths are up to a
factor of 50 times larger than that of magnetron systems. This all makes
for a very safe and effective radar.
DOPRAD®
radars are known worldwide for high reliability and low maintenance. In
fact, over 90% of all ADC's ground-based radars placed in the field since
1982 are still in service today. Thanks to its lightweight, modular design
and simple installation process, the system can easily be installed on
buildings or small towers. ADC offers a vast array of configuration options
- from a 30” system to the 8.33’ High Gain Antenna system -
all with a wide variety of display options. ADC also offers interfaces
for equipment from other weather-related companies. Of course, all of
the systems are upgradable, so you won’t have to worry about obsolescence.
System operation is simple, utilizing a single computer. Display and radar
controls are very user-friendly. Most features can be accessed via a click
of the mouse.
The
ADC DOPRAD® radar is the most cost effective, fully coherent, C-band
Doppler weather radar available today. Over time, the system will also
save your company in terms of “cost of ownership.” It’s
a 100% solid-state, digital Doppler radar that is greatly advanced over
outdated, tube-type radar systems offered by other vendors. In fact, ADC
has replaced over 50 magnetron based radars since 1982. The ADC DOPRAD®
system produces high quality Doppler data. Testing by the National Center
for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on the DOPRAD® weather radar with
a 30” antenna showed that “...radar produced observations of
convective storms which were quite similar to the MIT radar observations.”
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