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Visit to the Los Angeles/Oxnard Radar Site

I had the incredible experience of visiting our local WSR-88D site this week. I learned so much about the nuts and bolts of how the radar works and was able to actually go inside the radome. I also made some very helpful contacts with NOAA.

Thinking About Lidar

The resolution of WSR-88D isn’t ideal for viewing birds. I am thinking about using lidar in a closed space such as a small canyon or valley. I want to literally turn the lidar on its head and scan the area above it. I am curious if this would be able to give accurate bird counts. … Continue reading Thinking About Lidar