Baron, the worldwide leader in superior weather intelligence, has developed innovative new radar processing technology to make dual-polarization radars even more powerful tools for broadcast weather organizations. This new advanced technology will allow broadcasters to identify weather and climate events with greater precision and deliver more accurate displays of weather threats to their viewers.
Baron ClearScan is a new radar clutter mitigation technology that clearly depicts actual precipitation. Using machine learning algorithms supported by human intervention, the Baron ClearScan learns to recognize data from actual weather targets versus radio frequency interference (RF) or anomalous propagation (AP). Other electronic devices cause RF interference and is a growing concern as new technologies like 5G cellular signals increase the potential interference with weather radars, especially C-Band weather radars.
“The Baron ClearScan is another example of Baron innovation solving operational challenges for our customers by leveraging machine learning technology to automatically remove non-precipitation radar returns due to RF interference, wind farms, and other anomalous phenomena,” said Baron CEO Bob Dreisewerd. ”Ultimately improving the quality of weather radar data.”
The exclusive ClearScan technology examines reflectivity, velocity, and dual-polarization data to decipher between quality radar data and anomalous propagation (AP) or radio frequency (RF) interference. The Baron ClearScan can recognize AP or RF and remove it from a dual-polarization radar data display in real-time. This instantaneous process allows media outlets to deliver up to the second radar images of a weather event as it is happening, that are simpler for audiences to understand. The technology can be tailored to solve interference challenges that are unique to specific media markets.
In addition, Baron also announced enhancements to their radar processor which now includes a Staggered Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) mode which detects wind movement inside a storm with greater precision. This technology provides greater visibility of velocity couplets that cannot be seen in Dual PRF mode and gives broadcasters the ability to identify communities at risk for destructive winds. The feature works well with twisting and straight-line winds, making it valuable during a tornadic event, convective thunderstorms, and tropical events.
“The implementation of Staggered PRF within the Baron radar processing ecosystem further improves the quality of radar velocity data and the ability of our customers to detect and relay critical early warning information,” Dreisewerd said.
Baron is an established leader in weather radar innovation that has led to more accurate and reliable weather detection and forecasting.
