Description
The United States Naval Academy is seeking a weather radar system to support its academic mission of educating undergraduates in the field of meteorology. The system should be a compact dual polarimetric X-band Doppler weather radar system capable of collecting real-time, high-resolution weather radar data, images, and data products. The system should operate in the X-band (9.4 GHz) with selectable scan modes and an observation range that exceeds 60 km. The system should also have data output in CF/Radial and NEXRAD Level-II formats. The contractor will be responsible for installing and training the system, as well as providing a 5-year warranty.
• The system should be compatible with power at 120-240VAC at 50/60 Hz.
• The system should come with a signal processing unit and data processing unit along with software for basic display.
• The system should be compatible with Windows 11 and/or Linux.
• The contractor should provide all required cabling and a radar tower, non-penetrating roof mount at least 2m tall.
• The contractor should provide on-site installation and training support.
• The system should be operated and maintained using existing supplies, software, and systems currently owned by the USNA Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.