Weather radar can be an invaluable tool for monitoring the climate, but its accuracy can be subject to errors and uncertainties due to factors like ground clutter, beam blockage, attenuation and second-trip echoes. C-Band radars in particular may experience problems, leading to inaccurate velocities or overestimation of rainfall forecasts and results in inaccurate velocities or…
If you’re seeking weather information in your region, radar is a fantastic place to begin your research. It allows users to see the position, intensity, and type of precipitation as it moves across a specific area. Digital radar systems are capable of identifying storms and tracking them as they move over specific regions by matching…
Weather radars are widely used worldwide to predict rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation as well as more dangerous events like tornadoes and floods. Modern weather radars are predominantly doppler radars that can detect both the movement of raindroplets and intensity of precipitation, providing data that can help scientists better understand storm structures and…
Namibia is a country in southern Africa, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west and Botswana and South Africa to the east. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. Its climatic conditions are characterized by hot, dry weather with persistent droughts and erratic rainfall patterns. It ranks as one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan…
Space exploration has many benefits to society, including improving technology, creating jobs, and advancing medical science. However, space exploration is also expensive, risks the lives of astronauts, and creates pollution and space debris. Some people may wonder whether space exploration is worth the risks and costs. But these people need to be aware that the…
Solar power is a vital source of energy for spacecraft. Without electricity, they won’t be able to take pictures, collect information and send back data to Earth. It could also be a way to get reliable, clean energy to people living in remote areas, rather than relying on fossil fuels that are finite and can…
Weather satellites provide meteorologists with the data they need to make accurate, life-saving forecasts. These satellites continuously orbit above us, providing atmospheric observations that are ingested into numerical weather prediction (NWP) computer models. Environmental satellites also have imaging capabilities that allow meteorologists to watch storms develop from space, enabling them to identify volcanic ash and…
Weather satellites take a picture of the entire world every 5 to 15 minutes. The pictures are animated so you can see changes in cloud cover and wind speeds as they happen. Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas on Sunday and left behind devastation that lasted for days. That’s why satellite images, especially synthetic aperture radar…
Weather satellites are instruments that monitor the Earth’s weather. They also relay information such as telecommunications signals, help in navigation and measure changes on the Earth’s surface. There are two basic types of weather satellites. The first is a geostationary satellite that remains in the same position relative to the Earth at all times. They…
