Mount Gambier field site

The Atmospheric Group in joint collaboration with the Australia Bureau of Meteorology and Atmospheric Radar Systems Pty Ltd now have a prototype VHF radar at Mt. Gambier, South Australia. Mt Gambier is situated approx 400km South East of Adelaide and is approximately equidistance from both Melbourne and Adelaide.

This VHF radar operates at 44.7MHz and is capable of operation as a Spaced Antenna Radar, a Doppler Beam Swinging Radar and a hybrid Doppler -- Interferometer. At the moment comparisons of the different modes of operation, rawindsonde measurement and other observations are been conducted.

Coordinates: 38S, 141E


To see the latest results click below on the appropriate description below.

Disclaimer: The latest results are from an experimental radar which is still undergoing refinement, modification and testing. Hence results are not to be used as a forecasting tool or included into an forecasting model without proper care.