Compact X-band Dual Polarlmetric Doppler Weather Radar
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
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.