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Workshop on mmWave Phased Array Radar and Technologies for Atmospheric Science

February 29th. 2024

Sponsors: The National Science Foundation (NSF) & The Advanced Radar Research Center (ARRC)

WORKSHOP

Embark on a transformative journey into the cutting-edge realm of mmWave Imaging Phased Array Radar Technology and its diverse applications by joining our upcoming workshop. Delve into the forefront of atmospheric research as we explore the pivotal role of clouds and precipitation processes through real-time 3D scans, leveraging the enhanced sensitivity of mmWave radar technology. Engage with experts in the field and discover how this technology facilitates microphysical retrievals, discrimination of ice hydrometeor types, and comprehensive insights into vertical velocities and turbulence. This workshop is not just an opportunity to stay abreast of the latest advancements but a chance to actively contribute to shaping the future of numerical weather predictions, climate models, and the critical need for 3D wind observations. Join us in fostering collaboration, innovation, and a deeper understanding of global cloud and precipitation dynamics. Don't miss out on this unique occasion to be at the forefront of groundbreaking developments.

Explore the forefront of mmWave phased array radar technology in our upcoming workshop! Delve into the realms of basic science research applications and discover the latest advancements in mmWave technology, making mmWave bands alluring for imaging and rapid scanning radar systems. Our discussions will center around ground-based mmWave PAR systems, providing a focused platform. Join us for an immersive in-person experience where we'll broaden our horizons, discussing various PAR technologies and shaping the future of radar technology for imaging and high-speed volumetric radar systems. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the cutting edge!

In essence, this workshop serves as a platform for insightful dialogue, collaboration, and envisioning the future of atmospheric science research enriched by mmWave technology and its evolving landscape.

OBJECTIVES

This workshop aspires to foster dynamic collaboration among a diverse assembly of atmospheric scientists and engineers, aiming to:

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  1. Illuminate Key Drivers: Engage participants in identifying the primary influencers of atmospheric science research that stand to gain substantially from leveraging the mmWave spectrum, particularly driven by advancements in communication technology.

  2. Unleash Innovative Applications: Facilitate discussions on pioneering applications of Imaging mmWave Phased Array Radar (mmWave PAR) technology, going beyond conventional rapid-scan observations. Encourage participants to explore novel uses that harness the full potential of mmWave PAR capabilities.

  3. Maximize Current Capabilities: Delve into an exploration of the existing capabilities of PAR technology to address scientific frontiers. Foster discussions on how present technology can be effectively utilized to push the boundaries of atmospheric science research.

  4. Charting Technological Advancements: Identify the technological gaps and requirements essential for enabling new discoveries in high-frequency radar applications. Encourage participants to envision and articulate the development of cutting-edge technologies necessary for groundbreaking research in atmospheric sciences.

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In essence, this workshop serves as a platform for insightful dialogue, collaboration, and envisioning the future of atmospheric science research enriched by mmWave technology and its evolving landscape

DATES

  • Registration deadline: February 15th, 2024

  • Tour Registration deadline: February 15th, 2024

  • Tour ARRC/RIL, Horus and PAIR phased array radars: Wednesday Feb 28th.

  • Workshop: Thursday, Feb. 29th. 2024

PROGRAM

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

(2:00 - 4:00 p.m.) Tour to the Radar Innovation Laboratory (RIL)

  • Radar Innovation Laboratory (RIL)​

  • Horus: A Digital Phased Array Radar (required ITAR permission, ITAR form required)

  • PAIR: Polarimetric Atmospheric Imaging Radar

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(3:00 - 6:00 p.m.) Reception at the Radar Innovation Laboratory (RIL)

Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at Sam Noble Museum​

​​07:30 a.m. - 08:30 a.m. Breakfast (Round plaza, Sam Noble Museum)

08:30 a.m. - 08:45 a.m. Opening Remarks (Dr. Robert Palmer)

08:45 a.m. - 08:55 a.m. Workshop outline overview (Dr. Jorge Salazar)

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Presentations (Auditorium):

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09:00 a.m. - 09:45 a.m. Presentation 1: The need of mmWave PAR on Atmospheric Science, Dr. Pavlos. Kollias.

09:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presentation 2: Current development on Weather Phased Array Radars, Dr. Robert Palmer.

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Coffee Break

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10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Presentation 3: Overview of state of the art in mmWave PAR technology, Dr. Jorge Salazar.

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presentation 4: Commercial Weather Radar in Space: The Tomorrow.io Pathfinder Mission, Dr. Brad Isom

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12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Pleistocene Plaza at Sam Noble Museum

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Break-out sessions:

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. BOS#1: Technology and Desirable Capabilities of mmWave PAR for Science Application

Moderators: Stephen Frasier and Jorge Salazar

Place: Auditorium

Through this breakout session interactive discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into the technological advancements driving mmWave technology  and the potential applications of mmPARs in scientific studies. This breakout session is suitable for researchers, engineers, and scientists interested in the latest developments in radar technology for atmospheric and environmental research. In this session, we assess the current state of mmPAR technology and capabilities  and provide recommendations (roadmap) to advance its Technology Readiness Level (TRL).

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. BOS#2: Improving Understanding of Cloud and Precipitation Processes Using mmPARs

Moderators: Pierre Kirstetter and Pavlos Kollias

Place: Redbud Café

This breakout session is ideal for researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals interested in atmospheric science, remote sensing, and climate studies. It offers a unique platform to explore the latest advancements in mmPAR technology and its applications in advancing our understanding of cloud and precipitation processes. Join us to discover how mmPARs are reshaping our view of the atmosphere and driving innovation in atmospheric research.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. BOS#3: Identifying the Unique Benefits of mmPAR Observations for Boundary Layer, Fire, Mesoscale Meteorology Studies, and Other Potential Applications

Moderators: David Bodine and Scott Salesky

Place: Plains Classroom

Through engaging discussions and presentations, participants will gain valuable insights into how mmWave PAR technology can revolutionize Boundary Layer studies, Fire research, Mesoscale Meteorology, and other scientific endeavors. This session is ideal for researchers, scientists, and professionals seeking to leverage mmWave PAR observations for groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in remote sensing.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Open Discussion, Report Outs, and Wrap Up (Auditorium)

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Socialization time and Open bar (Pleistocene Plaza at Sam Noble Museum)

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner (Pleistocene Plaza at Sam Noble Museum)​

REGISTRATION

Click here to register to the workshop

VENUE

The workshop will be held in person at the Sam Noble Museum in the University of Oklahoma.

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ACCOMMODATION

Embassy Suites (Operated by Hilton)

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Norman features spacious suites with flat-screen cable TVs with HBO. Located 4 miles from the University of Oklahoma, it offers free local shuttles, a restaurant and indoor pool. The one-bedroom suites provide seating rooms with sofa beds. They have iPod docking stations, desks and safety deposit boxes. The suites also include microwaves and refrigerators. For guests’ convenience, Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman - Hotel and Conference Center offers a gym and business center. The hotel serves breakfast and has a coffee shop. North Park Grille is open for lunch and dinner. Andy Alligator’s Fun Park and Riverwind Casino are within 5 miles of Norman Embassy Suites. The hotel is 17 miles from Will Rogers World Airport and Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

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NOUN Hotel (Operated by Marriot)

Located on Historic Campus Corner, NOUN Hotel is Norman’s newest boutique hotel and is the perfect place for your next stay. NOUN boasts modern amenities and luxurious rooms that are perfect for business and leisure travelers. Supper Club is the hotel’s restaurant open daily and ONE BAR is the ideal venue to catch a game on the second floor, open-air patio. Just steps from the University of Oklahoma, NOUN is your perfect destination the next time you are in Norman.

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TOURS

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

(2:00 - 4:00 p.m.) Tour to the Radar Innovation Laboratory (RIL)

  • Radar Innovation Laboratory (RIL)​ 

  • PAIR: Polarimetric Atmospheric Imaging Radar

  • Horus: A Digital Phased Array Radar (ITAR)

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To participate in the "Horus: A Digital Phased Array Radar" Tour, please complete the ITAR form included in the registration form.

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R. D. Palmer et al., "Horus—A Fully Digital Polarimetric Phased Array Radar for Next-Generation Weather Observations," in IEEE Transactions on Radar Systems, vol. 1, pp. 96-117, 2023, doi: 10.1109/TRS.2023.3280033.

Download here

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J. L. Salazar et al., "An Ultra-Fast Scan C-band Polarimetric Atmospheric Imaging Radar (PAIR)," 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array System & Technology (PAST), Waltham, MA, USA, 2019, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PAST43306.2019.9021042.

Download here

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The Radar Innovations Laboratory, or RIL, is a 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing OU's radar program. The laboratory includes a large microwave lab with seating for 70 students, 22 staff, and 18 faculty members, a high-bay garage for mobile radar platforms, prototype fabrication facilities, a fully stocked machine shop, two precision anechoic chambers, an experimental observation deck, state-of-the-art classroom and seminar space, and a unique "Ideas Room" for fostering collaboration and innovation. Located just east of the National Weather Center, the RIL has been open since 2015 and has become an integral part of the OU South Research Campus.

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CONFIRMED ATTENDEES

Attendees

  1. Aimee Matland-Dixon

  2. Alan Stevenson

  3. Alexander Ryzhkov

  4. Alexis Oblitas

  5. Andrew Pazmany

  6. Berrien Moore

  7. Boonleng Cheong

  8. Bradley Isom

  9. Brenda Dolan

  10. Brittany Baker

  11. Caleb Fulton

  12. Cesar Salazar

  13. Daniel Oberlander

  14. David Schvartzman

  15. David Bodine

  16. Djordje Mirkovic

  17. Dusan Zrnic

  18. Edward Luke

  19. Elizabeth Joyce

  20. Eric Loew

  21. Hjalti Sigmarsson

  22. Howard Bluestein

  23. Hyeri Kim

  24. Jay McDaniel

  25. Johan Oblitas

  26. Jorge Salazar

  27. Joshua Gebauer

  28. Jothiram Vivekanandan

  29. Karl Strecker

  30. Kristen Rasmussen

  31. Laurence Kyeik Jeon

  32. Luis Felipe Moncada Calmet

  33. Mark Yeary

  34. Mike Jones

  35. Nathan Goodman

  36. Pavlos Kollias

  37. Philip Kelly

  38. Pierre Kirstetter

  39. Rachel Jarvis

  40. Raquel Rodriguez Monje

  41. Richard Hodges

  42. Robert Palmer

  43. Robin Tanamachi

  44. Rockee Zhang

  45. Scott Salesky

  46. Sergio Rodriguez

  47. Stephen Frasier

  48. Tian-You Yu

  49. Ulrike Romatschke

  50. Wen-Chau Lee

  51. William Blake

  52. Xuguang Wang

Institution

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)

CIWRO / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ProSensing Inc.

University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

Tomorrow.io

Colorado State University

Ideam Technologies

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma

Ideam Technologies

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)

National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

CIWRO / University of Oklahoma

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

Oklahoma State University

Colorado State University

RFCore

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

Analog Devices

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

Stony Brook University

Agile RF Systems

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

JPL-Caltech

NASA-JPL

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

Purdue University

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

U. Massachusetts

ARRC / University of Oklahoma

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

University of Oklahoma

ORGANIZERS

Conveners:

  • Jorge Salazar (Chair)

  • Pavlos Kollias

  • Jay McDaniel

  • David Bodine

  • Robert Palmer

  • Mark Yeary

  • Tian-You Yu

  • Pierre Kirstetter

Breakout Session Moderators:

BOS 1:  Stephen Frasier and Jorge Salazar

BOS 2:  Pierre Kirstetter and Pavlos Kollias

BOS 3:  David Bodine and Scott Salesky

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Lightning Round Speakers:

  • Pavlos Kollias

  • Robert Palmer

  • Jorge Salazar

  • Brad Isom

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