In 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the X-band Doppler Weather Radar to provide improved forecasts. Where was it inaugurated?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Jammu

Explanation:

• In September 2021, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated an X-Band Doppler Weather Radar at the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) office in Jammu.
• This installation aimed to enhance real-time monitoring and forecasting capabilities for severe weather events such as thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, and heavy rainfall in the Jammu region.
  

Information Booster:

• Purpose of the Radar: The X-Band Doppler Weather Radar provides nowcasting capabilities, offering very short-range forecasts (up to 3 hours) to detect and monitor severe weather events promptly
• It contributes to improved weather services, including better forecasts for agriculture, tourism, and disaster management in Jammu and Kashmir.
• As of December 2024, 39 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) are installed at various locations across the country.
• The S-band radar provides a radial coverage of 400 km, whereas C-band and X-band provide 250 km and 100 km, respectively.
  

Doppler Weather Radars (DWR) - Quick Overview

• Principle: Based on the Doppler effect, which measures the change in frequency of the radar signal due to motion, allowing for precise weather monitoring.
• Key Components:
• Parabolic Dish Antenna: Focuses and transmits radar signals.
• Foam Sandwich Spherical Radome: Protects the radar equipment from weather elements while allowing signals to pass through.
• Functions:
• Rainfall Intensity: Measures the intensity of rainfall.
• Wind Shear and Velocity: Tracks changes in wind speed and direction.
• Storm and Tornado Detection: Locates the center of storms, tornadoes, or gust fronts and monitors their movement.
• Applications: Used for precise weather forecasting and surveillance, particularly for tracking severe weather events like storms and tornadoes.