Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Radar for meteorological use
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-23
2010-06-01
Sotomayor, John B (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Radar for meteorological use
C342S02600R, C342S02600R, C342S115000, C342S195000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07728760
ABSTRACT:
A method for generating a representation of a kinematic structure of an atmospheric vortex is provided. The method comprises receiving a plurality of signals from a Doppler radar. The signals are reflected at a plurality of pulse volumes. The method also comprises measuring a plurality of Doppler velocities based on the received signals. A plurality of scaled Doppler velocities are calculated representing the plurality of measured Doppler velocities, the radial distance between the Doppler radar and the pulse volume where the Doppler velocity is measured, and the distance between the radar and a first estimated atmospheric vortex center. The method also comprises generating a representation of the kinematic structure of the atmospheric vortex using the plurality of scaled Doppler wind velocity values.
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Jou Jong-Dao
Lee Wen-Chau
Sotomayor John B
The Ollila Law Group LLC
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
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