Mobile Wind Interceptor (MWI)
A novel, rapid deployable unit capable of measuring winds within a 20-40 km radius under all weather conditions. The MWI includes a full-size pickup truck with crew cabin for atmospheric research purposes. The truck will host two unique remote sensors:
A portable, scanning Doppler Lidar (SDL) capable of providing winds in the atmospheric boundary layer (lowest 2-3 km) under all weather conditions with a maximum range of 10-12 km.
A low-power phased array radar (LPAR) capable for rapid scan of large atmospheric sectors (90-120o in azimuth, 0-60o elevation) within 1-2 seconds. The LPAR will be able to use clear air and hydrometeors to map the wind field within a 40-km radius.
A portable, scanning Doppler Lidar (SDL) capable of providing winds in the atmospheric boundary layer (lowest 2-3 km) under all weather conditions with a maximum range of 10-12 km.
A low-power phased array radar (LPAR) capable for rapid scan of large atmospheric sectors (90-120o in azimuth, 0-60o elevation) within 1-2 seconds. The LPAR will be able to use clear air and hydrometeors to map the wind field within a 40-km radius.