Weather Radar
Networks
- INEL 5995, Syllabus
(prontuario)
Class Notes:
Intro to DCAS Systems Prof. Sandra Cruz-Pol
Aug 9
Introduction to the Atmosphere Prof. Sandra Cruz-Pol
Aug 14
Atmospheric Phenomena;waves , turbulance, rain, convection
Prof. Mario Ierkic
Aug 14, 16
Social Impacts, GIS and Census data use to analyze interaction of society with technological innovation:Artículo Havidán Rodríguez; Social Vulnerability to Environmental Hazards: WSR-88D Radar, Tornado Warnings and Tornado Casualties Prof. Walter Díaz
Aug, 21, 23, 28, 30
Basic Concepts of radar systems ( range, PRF, radar equation, basic components, types of radars) Prof. José Colom
Sep 6, 11, 13, 18(1)
Rain Detect,ion & attenuation for Remote sensing, including auxiliary sensors such as disdrometer, rain gauge Prof. Sandra Cruz-Pol Sep 18, , 20, 27, Oct 2 (1)
Description of weather radar techniques and applications Prof. Mario Ierkic Oct 2, (½hr), 4, 9,16 Basic concepts of antennas, and antenna alternatives for DCAS
Basic Antenna Theory, Antenna Fundamentals, Transmission line model
Prof. Rafael Rodríguez
Oct. 18, 23, 25, 30 (1)
Wireless Sensor Networks and networking for distributed-collaborative-adaptive sensing (DCAS) radars Presentation (3.5MB)
Profs. Wilson Rivera & Ierkic
Oct 30, Nov 1, 6
Topographic profiles, atmospheric conditions, height of antenna towers and operation reliability for Link design (3MB)
Prof. Hector Monroy
Nov 8, 13, 15(1)at 4pm
Power Alternatives for OTG radars Prof. Lionel Orama
**Nov 15, (4:30pm-9pm minus 1/2 hr break)**
Course wrap up and evaluation
Prof. Cruz-Pol
Nov 27, 4:10-5:30PM
