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Compact X-band Dual Polarlmetric Doppler Weather Radar

Technology / Service Summary

FURUNO's high resolution, compact X-band Doppler Weather Radar provides comprehensive disaster prevention solutions for all situations.

Purpose

FURUNO's high resolution, compact X-band Doppler Weather Radar has proven essential for forecasting localized weather disturbances and other specialized applications including fire and volcanic ash detection. With new tools and solutions specifically designed for weather forecasting and observation, FURUNO’s objective is to provide safety to individuals and their property by presenting highly detailed information of potential meteorological events.

Feature

FURUNO, which maintains the leading market share in marine Radar now provides the weathe radar products which are the lightest and most compact Doppler weather radar system. It is allowed to install o building roofs and even on viecle and to reduce overall operating and maintenance costs thanks to low power consumption and fewer required replacement parts.

Effect

Contributes to controlling damage from abnormal weather caused by climate change.
・ By observing rainfall and rain clouds at an early stage, it contributes to the deterrence of rainfall disasters.
・ High-precision rainfall observation with a maximum mesh of 75 m can contribute to the prediction of flood disasters and landslide disasters.

Controlled Substance

Reference

Applicable Regions / Countries

  • Japan
  • Southeast Asia
  • Central/South Asia
  • China/ East Asia
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Oceania
  • Europe
  • Central/South America
  • ASEAN countries

    Indonesia,Cambodia,Singapore,Thailand,Philippines,Brunei Darussalam,Viet Nam,Malaysia,Myanmar,Lao PDR

Accomplishments

Countries: Japan, USA, Australia, Denmark, Bergium, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and others.
Customer Segments: Governmental Authorities, University and Labo, Weather Service Company, Airports and Airlines and so on.
Usage: Weather observation, River/Sewer flood management,
Snowfall observation, volcanic ash observation, tornado observation, Fire plumes observation (Wildfire), etc.

Related SDGs Goals

  • 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 13. Climate Action
  • 15. Life on Land

Notes

FURUNO’s new weather Radars are compact and easily installed on building roofs and mountain tops. This is something inconceivable even a few years ago. Both ease of installation and transportability allows flexibility for countless applications and utilizations. These Radars provide comprehensive disaster prevention solutions for all situations.

Compact X-band Dual Polarlmetric Doppler Weather Radar

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