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Radar frequency band

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008266

A specific range of electromagnetic frequencies allocated for radar operations, each band having distinct characteristics that influence its application in meteorology. Common meteorological radar bands include S-band, C-band, and X-band, which differ in wavelength and susceptibility to attenuation. S-band radars, for instance, are less attenuated by heavy rain and are often used for long-range weather surveillance.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008266
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoRadio frequency band
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Radar frequency band",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A specific range of electromagnetic frequencies allocated for radar operations, each band having distinct characteristics that influence its application in meteorology. Common meteorological radar bands include S-band, C-band, and X-band, which differ in wavelength and susceptibility to attenuation. S-band radars, for instance, are less attenuated by heavy rain and are often used for long-range weather surveillance.",
  "see_also": [
    "radio frequency band"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radar-frequency-band/"
}

Record 7,658 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.