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Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band Doppler Weather Radar WR-2100 ▲ Classied as one of the smallest and lightest Dual Polarimetric Doppler Classied as one of the smallest and lightest Weather Radar available in the market (Radome diameter: 108 cm, Radome weight: 65 kg) ▲ Weather Radar available in the market* High-precision, real-time monitoring of precipitation intensity (mm/h) ▲ Outputs moving velocity of nimbus ▲ Outputs dual polarimetric Doppler information (Zdr, Kdp) for computing FURUNO, which has earned the leading market share in marine Radar, provides Dual Polarimetric X-band diameter of precipitation particles as well as discriminating types of Doppler Weather Radar WR-2100 and Doppler Weather Radar WR-50. precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) ▲ 3D scan to observe the vertical structure of a cumulonimbus ▲ With ultra high denition spatiotemporal resolution capability, the WR-2100 Dual Polarimetric Doppler Suitable for localised meteorological monitoring as well as for monitoring Compact and light weight! Weather Radar grasps omni-directional precipitation intensity in 50-metre-mesh in six-second-intervals. of short localised rainstorm, when networked into “Multi-Radar System” The antenna unit can be tucked in a By conducting high spatiotemporal resolution monitoring of the development process, three-dimensional minivand to the monitoring location. structure as well as movement of a cumulonimbus, which causes precipitation, the development of short Compact X-band Doppler Weather Radar WR-50 localised rainstorms can be predicted. Moreover, the WR-2100 has been downsized during the development ▲ phase to the extent that can be classied as one of the smallest and lightest Dual Polarimetric Doppler Compact, light-weight Radome antenna (Radome diameter: 60 cm, Radome weight: 28 kg) ▲ Weather Radar available in the market. Outputs movement velocity of nimbus and detects horizontal movement of nimbus at a fast rate ▲ Straightforward interface with power supply cable and LAN cable for data communications Combining the two types of Weather Radar, FURUNO delivers “Multi-Radar System” capable of conducting real-time 3D monitoring of meteorological phenomena at a modest investment. * as of June 2013 (Dual Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar) SPECIFICATIONS Model Name WR-2100 WR-50 Antenna Polarity Dual polarimetric (Vertical and Horizontal), simultaneously transmitted/received Horizontal Doppler Weather Radar System Operating Frequency 9 GHz band 9GHz band Beam Width 2.7 degrees (both horizontal and vertical beams) 5.0 degrees Peak Output Power 100 W (both horizontal and vertical beams) 50 W -Solution for meteorological monitoring and analysis - Vertical Scan Angle -2 to 90 degrees (adjustable) -2 to 90 degrees (adjustable) Antenna Rotation Speed 16 rpm max. (adjustable) 16 rpm max. (adjustable) Maximum Range Approx. 30 km Approx. 30 km Scan Modes PPI, CAPPI, RHI (Sector Scan available) PPI, CAPPI Data Processing Unit Externally arranged Incorporated Output Data Reflectivity factor Zh (dBZ), Doppler velocity V (m/s), Doppler velocity width W Reflectivity factor Zh (dBZ), Doppler velocity V (m/s), (m/s), Cross polarization difference phase φdp (deg), Specific differential phase Rainfall intensity R (mm/h) KDP (deg/km), Correlation coefficient between two polarizations ρHV, Differential reflectivity factor ZDR, Rainfall intensity R (mm/h) Data Correction Distance attenuation, Rain attenuation, Excessive Doppler velocity, Distance attenuation, Rain attenuation, Excessive Doppler velocity, Suppression of signal returns from land, Clutter suppression Suppression of signal returns from land, Clutter suppression Communication Port - LAN 100Base-TX×1port Power Supply 100-240 VAC, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz 100-240 VAC, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz One of the smallest Power Consumption 650 W max 300 W max and lightest Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band Compact X-band Compact X-band Doppler Weather Radar ø1086 Doppler Weather Radar WR-2100 WR-50 Doppler Weather Radar 65 kg 144 lb 28 kg 62 lb Model: WR-50 Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band Doppler Weather Radar 1024 810 Model: WR-2100 76 204 Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band Compact X-band ø602 30 Doppler Weather Radar WR-2100 Doppler Weather Radar WR-50 With ultra high denition spatiotemporal resolution capability, the WR-2100 The WR-50 detects the nimbus and tracks its movement. Dual Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar grasps omni-directional precipitation Its compact unit facilitates ease of installation. intensity in 50-metre-mesh in six-second-intervals. Also, the WR-2100 Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band When combined with Dual Polarimetric X-band Doppler FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. FURUNO ESPAÑA S.A. FURUNO FINLAND OY FURUNO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH 13103SK Printed in Japan Doppler Weather Radar monitors the development process, three-dimensional structure as well as Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan Madrid, Spain Espoo, Finland Rellingen, Germany Catalogue No. R-203 Weather Radar, “Multi-Radar System” can be constructed www.furuno.com www.furuno.es www.furuno. www.furuno.de Model: WR-2100 movement of a cumulonimbus, which causes rainstorms in order to predict FURUNO U.S.A., INC. FURUNO DANMARK A/S FURUNO POLSKA Sp. Z o.o. FURUNO HELLAS S.A. Compact X-band at modest cost, which enables comprehensive, real-time Camas, Washington, U.S.A. Hvidovre, Denmark Gdynia, Poland Piraeus, Greece Doppler Weather Radar their development. Moreover, the WR-2100 has been downsized during its www.furunousa.com www.furuno.dk www.furuno.pl www.furuno.gr meteorological monitoring. FURUNO (UK) LIMITED FURUNO NORGE A/S FURUNO EURUS LLC FURUNO (CYPRUS) LTD Model: WR-50 development phase to the extent that can be classied as one of the smallest Havant, Hampshire, U.K. Ålesund, Norway St. Petersburg, Russian Federation Limassol, Cyprus www.furuno.co.uk www.furuno.no www.furuno.com.ru www.furuno.com.cy and lightest Dual Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar available in the market. FURUNO FRANCE S.A.S. FURUNO SVERIGE AB RICO (PTE) LTD FURUNO KOREA CO., LTD. www.furuno.com Bordeaux-Mérignac, France Västra Frölunda, Sweden Singapore Busan, Korea www.furuno.fr www.furuno.se www.rico.com.sg CAPPI (Constant Altitude Plan Position Indicator) observation RHI (Range Height Indicator) observation High precision 3D meteorological monitoring of Compact Dual Polarimetric X-band Doppler Weather Radar by the WR-2100 by the WR-2100WR-2100 ▲ ClassiedFURUNO Multi-Radaras one of the smallestSystem and lightest Data from the identical altitude isClassied to be extracted as one and of the monitored, smallest andsuitable lightest Dual VerticalPolarimetric cross-section Doppler scan on a cumulonimbus is conducted, FURUNO’s solution for meteorological for observing the development of Weathera cumulonimbus. Radar available (Altitude: in 1-9 the km) market (Radome diameter:suitable 108 cm, for Radome observing the development of a cumulonimbus. weight: 65 kg) Sample images of 3D meteorological monitoring ▲ Weather Radar available in the market* High-precision, real-time monitoring of precipitation intensity (mm/h) ▲ monitoring and analysis Outputs moving velocity of nimbus ▲ Outputs dual polarimetric Doppler information (Zdr, Kdp) for computing FURUNO, which has earned the leading market share in marine Radar, provides Dual Polarimetric X-band diameter of precipitation particles as well as discriminating types of Doppler Weather Radar WR-2100 and Doppler Weather Radar WR-50. precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) Utilising the technical expertise FURUNO has accumulated ▲ 3D scan to observe the vertical structure of a cumulonimbus ▲ through the development of marine Radar that has earned With ultra high denition spatiotemporal resolution capability, the WR-2100 Dual Polarimetric Doppler Suitable for localised meteorological monitoring as well as for monitoring Compact and light weight! 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Outputs movement velocity of nimbus and detects horizontal movement of nimbus at a fast rate (July 6, 2013, 19:03 to 19:05) ▲ (August 6, 2013, 18:30 to 18:59) X-band Doppler Weather Radar is indispensable for localised By downsizing both Dual Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar and Single Polarimetric Doppler Weather Straightforward interface with power supply cable and LAN cable for data communications Combining the two types of Weather Radar, FURUNO delivers “Multi-Radar