Non-Polarized


Description: A non-polarized radar is a radar that just measures reflectivity from a single pulse. This is the way radars were first designed to perform. Most new radars are specificied as dual-polarized, instead of this type of radar.


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Advantages: Measures reflectivity from a single pulse without changing the aspect (horizontal/vertical)


Disadvantages: Can not differentiate between snow and rain, which can lead to underestimates of precipitation rate


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