Radar Meteorology Principles and Possibilities

The contribution describes the principles of meteorological radars and the wavelength choice. The description of meteorological targets is also shown as well as typical technical parameters of meteorological radars. The radar equation for meteorological targets is shown on the base of the difference from the air traffic radars. The basic terms such as equivalent radar reflectivity factor are defined. The estimation technique of the precipitation intensity is deduced. The possible uncertainty is discussed . Also dual wavelength and polarimetric radars and its improved possibilities are added