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Differences of cloud top height between satellites and ground-based radar revealed

A new study reveals inconsistencies between satellite and ground-based radar data on cloud top height, highlighting the importance of surface temperature in these discrepancies. The Tibet Plateau proved an ideal location for this research, providing high elevation and sparse weather reporting stations.,

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateApr 11, 2021

An overlooked strand of the Southern San Andreas Fault may pose a major earthquake risk

A revised position for primary strand of the Pleistocene-Holocene San Andreas Fault in Southern California suggests a previously overlooked strand poses a significant earthquake threat. The Mission Creek strand accounts for nearly its entire slip rate, indicating it may be the primary Pacific-North American plate boundary fault at this...

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 24, 2021
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Polarization: From better sunglasses to a better way of looking at asteroid surfaces

Researchers at the Arecibo Observatory have developed a technique to analyze radar signals bounced off asteroids' surfaces, providing crucial information on their physical properties. This method can help planetary defense prepare for asteroids on a collision course with Earth by identifying porous, fluffy, or rocky surfaces.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalThe Planetary Science Journal·DateMar 11, 2021

Preventing injuries and improving recovery with micro-Doppler radars

Researchers at Penn State developed micro-Doppler radars that can accurately classify human gait patterns with greater than 90% accuracy. This technology has the potential to prevent falls and disabilities, detect Parkinson's and dementia, diagnose concussions, and identify musculoskeletal injury risk factors.

SourcePenn State·JournalGait & Posture·DateMar 4, 2021

Exaggerated radar data above the freezing level induced by terrain

Researchers found that radar overestimates precipitation rates when partially frozen droplets are larger than their solid and liquid counterparts. The phenomenon, known as reflectivity maxima above freezing (RMAF), is more common on windward slopes of mountain ranges.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateFeb 17, 2021

The morphological characteristics of precipitation areas affects precipitation intensity

New research links the shape and size of precipitation areas on radar to rainfall intensity. Studies in the Tibetan Plateau show that square-shaped precipitation areas have the highest rain rate, while linear ones have the lowest. This discovery has potential for forecasting precipitation and verifying numerical models.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateFeb 2, 2021
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

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Successful test paves way for new planetary radar

The successful test paves the way for designing a more powerful transmitter to enhance detection and imaging of small objects in near-Earth space. The technology will allow unprecedented detail and sensitivity, increasing our understanding of the Solar System.

SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·DateJan 28, 2021

Elusive 19th century Alaskan fort located using radar tech

Researchers from Cornell University and the National Park Service have pinpointed the location of a wooden fort in Alaska using geophysical imaging techniques and ground-penetrating radar. The fort, called Shiskinoow, was built by the Tlingit people in 1804 as their last physical bulwark against Russian colonization forces.

SourceCornell University·JournalAntiquity·DateJan 25, 2021

CAREER awardee investigates quantum's 'sweet spot'

Boulat Bash demonstrates how quantum methods can substantially increase reliable information sending over covert channels. By applying quantum resources to sensing, he identifies the 'sweet spot' where high noise and low power levels are beneficial for covert operations.

SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·DateJan 20, 2021
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Weighing space dust with radar

Researchers have successfully combined radar and optical observations to study interplanetary dust, gaining insights into meteor mass and composition. By correlating subtle signals in radar data with detailed optical information, scientists can now explore comets and aspects of solar system evolution.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalPlanetary and Space Science·DateNov 10, 2020
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Yale-led surgical innovation promises better dialysis outcomes

A new surgical technique developed by a Yale-led research team improves blood flow in surgically made blood vessels used in dialysis, resulting in longer-lasting and more robust fistulas. The RADAR procedure also reduces complications compared to the standard technique.

SourceYale University·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateAug 20, 2020

A Reverse Approach to Vessel Surgery May Boost Clinical Outcomes in Dialysis

A new surgical procedure called RADAR has been shown to create arteriovenous fistulae that mature more quickly, remain accessible longer, and are less likely to require reintervention. The study suggests this approach may improve clinical outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateAug 19, 2020
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OU researcher receives Department of Defense Young Faculty Award

Justin Metcalf, OU assistant professor, received a Young Faculty Award from DARPA to explore how the electromagnetic spectrum has become critically congested. His research aims to develop techniques for radar and communications systems to share frequency bands, enabling defense and commercial users to dynamically share unlicensed bands.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·DateJul 7, 2020

How bats cope with acoustic clutter

In cluttered environments, bats use lowest broadcast frequencies to detect nearby objects and ignore distant echoes. By ignoring long-delay echoes elicited by initial broadcasts, bats can accurately match echoes with corresponding broadcasts.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 6, 2020

Knowledge of severe storm patterns may improve tornado warnings

Researchers found a statistically significant difference in storm structure between those producing tornadoes and non-tornadic supercells, which could lead to more accurate warnings. The study suggests using polarimetric radar data to identify the orientation of raindrop shapes, potentially improving tornado warning times.

SourcePenn State·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJul 1, 2020

Entire Roman city revealed without any digging

Archaeologists successfully mapped the complete Roman city of Falerii Novi in Italy using advanced ground-penetrating radar technology. The study revealed a bath complex, market, temple, and sprawling network of water pipes, challenging assumptions on Roman urban design.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalAntiquity·DateJun 8, 2020
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IST Austria scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype

Researchers at IST Austria have demonstrated a new detection technology called microwave quantum illumination that utilizes entangled microwave photons to detect objects in noisy thermal environments. The technology has potential applications for ultra-low power biomedical imaging and security scanners.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 8, 2020

Harnessing the power of gallium nitride and machine learning

The $2.5 million project aims to create compact electronic power systems for military installations, utilizing gallium nitride devices for efficient energy storage and discharging. Machine learning will be used to predict the lifespan of GaN devices and circuits.

SourceUniversity of Houston·DateApr 27, 2020
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

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Asteroid visiting Earth's neighborhood brings its own face mask

The Arecibo Observatory is tracking a near-Earth asteroid called 1998 OR2, which has unique topographic features that resemble a face mask. The asteroid's size and rotation period have been confirmed through observations, and monitoring its trajectory will help improve impact-risk mitigation technologies.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·DateApr 23, 2020

Radar and ice could help detect an elusive subatomic particle

A new study detects ultra-high-energy neutrinos using radar echoes, a potential breakthrough in studying these elusive particles. Researchers at Ohio State University created an experiment that uses radio waves to detect the cascades of charged particles left by neutrino collisions.

SourceOhio State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 6, 2020

Let it snow: Researchers put cloud seeding to the test

Researchers used radar and tools to accurately measure the volume of snow produced through cloud seeding. The study found that three cloud seeding events in Idaho's Payette Basin produced a total of about 282 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of water.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 24, 2020
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Let it snow: Researchers put cloud seeding to the test

Researchers have developed a method to accurately measure the volume of snow produced through cloud seeding using radar and other tools. The study found that cloud seeding produced about 282 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of water in the form of snow, with snow falling from clouds for approximately 67 minutes.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 24, 2020

APS tip sheet: Harnessing radar echoes for future neutrino detection

Researchers created a new detection method using radar echoes to identify ultra-high energy particle cascades. This breakthrough could lead to the development of a neutrino telescope capable of detecting high-energy neutrinos with energies beyond current observable range.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 18, 2020

Weather radar records drastic drop in mayfly populations

Researchers used radar technology to quantify mayfly swarms in the Upper Mississippi River and Western Lake Erie Basin, estimating up to 88 billion mayflies can swarm annually. A 50% decline in population was observed between 2012 and 2019, raising questions about causes of such reductions in mass emergence.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 3, 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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Super-resolution at all scales with active thermal detection

The study introduces a universal detection method utilizing thermal radiation's intrinsic super-linearity for high-resolution imaging of objects at all scales. This technique enables arbitrarily cranked-up super-resolution factor and applications in various fields such as thermal imaging, self-driving cars, and stealth object detection.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 22, 2019

Tiny insects become 'visible' to bats when they swarm

Researchers used 3-D simulations to study how bats detect insect swarms, finding that small insects like mosquitoes become perceivable in large groups. The study's findings could provide insights into the evolution of bat echolocation and have potential applications for defense systems.

SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateDec 16, 2019
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

First measures of Earth's ionosphere found with the largest atmospheric radar in the Antarctic

Researchers used a fine-resolution atmospheric radar to make the first measurements of Earth's ionosphere in the Antarctic region. The study provides valuable information about electron density, ion velocity, and temperature in the ionosphere, shedding light on atmospheric and ionospheric phenomena.

SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·JournalJournal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology·DateNov 27, 2019

Wastewater leak in West Texas revealed

A study by Southern Methodist University geophysicists has found evidence of a leak in a West Texas wastewater disposal well between 2007 and 2011. The leak could have contaminated the Rustler Aquifer, used for irrigation and livestock but not drinking water.

SourceSouthern Methodist University·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 25, 2019

Steep momentum gradients play a major role in coastal precipitation

Research reveals surface discontinuity plays a significant role in developing nearshore convection systems, sustaining precipitation in coastal areas of Korea. The study found changes in wind stress and potential temperature enable these systems, with roughness changes enhancing convergence and energy transfer.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateNov 19, 2019

Space-based radar suggests North Korean nuke equivalent to '17 Hiroshimas'

A team of scientists used satellite data to augment measurements of a 2017 North Korean nuclear test, estimating its yield to be between 245 and 271 kilotonnes. The study demonstrates the value of space-borne InSAR data for measuring underground nuclear tests with greater precision than conventional seismic methods.

SourceRoyal Astronomical Society·JournalGeophysical Journal International·DateNov 14, 2019
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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'Ghost' footprints from Pleistocene era revealed by radar tech

Researchers used ground-penetrating radar to resolve 96% of human tracks at White Sands National Monument, gaining insights into biomechanics and extinct fauna. The technique may unlock behavioral and biomechanical archives of Pleistocene animals.

SourceCornell University·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 11, 2019

Turbulence creates ice in clouds

Researchers from Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research found that vertical air motions increase ice formation in mixed-phase clouds. This correlation has important implications for understanding the water cycle and predicting precipitation.

SourceLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS)·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·DateNov 8, 2019

Forests on the radar

Researchers found that coarser radar data provide comparable and sometimes superior results to high-resolution laser scanning data in monitoring forest biodiversity. Better, standardized ground-based biodiversity data are needed nationwide for more effective monitoring.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 21, 2019
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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Professor earns NSF and ARO grants to improve radar and wireless communications

The professor aims to improve radio frequency sensing systems and enhance consumer wireless communications by sharing the limited electromagnetic spectrum. This collaborative effort enables radar to detect targets with enhanced sensing capability and higher energy efficiency, while allowing wireless communications to access more spectrum.

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·DateSep 23, 2019

NASA's Terra Satellite sees the birth of Tropical Storm Imelda

NASA's Terra satellite captured a visible image of newly formed Tropical Depression 11 over the western Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 17. The storm briefly strengthened into Tropical Storm Imelda, making landfall near Freeport, Texas, and triggering a Tropical Storm Warning.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateSep 17, 2019

Antarctic ice sheet observations from radar data

A team of researchers has digitized and archived over 400,000 km of Antarctic ice-penetrating radar data to track changes in the ice sheet's thickness and englacial features over four decades. The study suggests that the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf thinned by 10-33% between 1978 and 2009.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 2, 2019
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Using artificial intelligence to track birds' dark-of-night migrations

Researchers at UMass Amherst and Cornell Lab of Ornithology have developed a machine learning system called MistNet to analyze large-scale bird migration data. The tool allows for automation of data processing, enabling scientists to extract valuable information on bird migrations over the continental US.

SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalMethods in Ecology and Evolution·DateAug 28, 2019

NASA analyzes Tropical Storm Dorian day and night

NASA analyzed Tropical Storm Dorian using Suomi NPP satellite images, revealing a compact storm system with powerful thunderstorms. The storm moved across the eastern Caribbean Sea, bringing tropical-storm-force winds to various islands.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateAug 27, 2019

AI radar system that can spot miniature drones 3 kilometers away

A new AI radar system developed by DGIST can detect subminiature drones flying as far as 3km away, thanks to the use of super-resolution algorithm and AESA radar signal processing technology. The system also integrates GANs-based drone cognition technology for real-time detection and identification.

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalIEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters·DateJul 17, 2019

Tracking down climate change with radar eyes

Researchers have documented a 22-year average sea level rise of 2.2 millimeters per year in the Arctic Ocean using radar measurements from space-based altimetry satellites. The findings reveal significant regional differences, with sea levels rising twice as fast in the Beaufort Gyre and falling along the west coast of Greenland.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalRemote Sensing·DateJul 16, 2019
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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New imaging modality targets cholesterol in arterial plaque

Researchers have demonstrated a new imaging modality that accurately evaluates plaque-based cholesterol, allowing for more timely treatment of atherosclerosis. The technology combines laser photoacoustics and frequency-domain signal processing to detect cholesterol in arterial plaque.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateJun 13, 2019