51st Doppler Weather Radar at Jamadarpali, Odisha
Why in the news
A new Doppler Weather Radar, the 51st, went into service at Jamadarpali in Sambalpur district, Odisha.
Key facts
- Radar: 51st DWR, at Jamadarpali, Sambalpur, Odisha.
- Coverage: 13 districts of western Odisha, plus nearby areas of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.
- Range: 250 km radius.
- Refresh: every 10 minutes.
Uses
- Rainfall forecasting.
- Storm monitoring.
- Short-term nowcasting.
- Part of Mission Mausam.
Exam angle
- Number: 51st DWR; place: Jamadarpali, Sambalpur.
- Range 250 km and 10-minute updates.
- Programme: Mission Mausam.