Weather radar Flashcards
1
Q
who and when was the first radar system created
A
1935 by Robert Watson-Watt
2
Q
What does RADAR stand for
A
RAdio Detection And Ranging
3
Q
when and what did the Dee weather radar project achieve
A
1966-1975
real time rainfall measurements over the Dee River valley catchment in Wales
4
Q
when and what did the North West radar project achieve
A
1976-1984
first unmanned, automatic radar system at Hameldon Hill, near Burnley
5
Q
how many radars are currently in opperation
A
18 with 15 operated by the Met Office
