PHARA
PHased Array Radar for Atmospheric Research
A revolutionary radar that can observe the whole sky in a matter of seconds, for breakthroughs in climate and atmospheric research, more precise weather forecasts and further (radar) innovations.
“PHARA is a completely new
Alexander Yarovoy
instrument for investigation of
processes in the clouds and precipitation”
With PHARA we develop and realize a first-of-its-kind research infrastructure for atmospheric and weather sciences: a fast-scanning phased-array radar in Ku-band with polarization diversity. PHARA will enable to track continuously cloud volumes and measure microphysical processes directly with a minimum of assumptions. Furthermore, this radar will provide high-resolution precipitation observations to aid in climate-smart city planning and operational water management.
NWO published a video in which the PHARA members explain the importance and novelty of this new radar.
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Team
The PHARA team is an outstanding multidisciplinary consortium with expertise both in remote sensing technology and in atmospheric science & water management.
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Applications
The new radar will impact atmospheric sciences, weather forecasting, extreme weather warnings, hydrology, water management, and many other applications.
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Science & Engineering
PHARA can track a specific sky volume with unprecedented resolution. By using Ku-band this radar will bridge the gap in observation between traditional precipitation radars and cloud profilers.
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PHARA Annual Report 2025 Available Now
2025 was a year of both progress and challenges for PHARA. Building on the foundations established i…
Novel Approach for Precipitation Measurement Developed
Our team has introduced a groundbreaking method for measuring precipitation with phased-array radar,…
Workshop: Radar Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation
Christine Unal (Geoscience and Remote Sensing, TU Delft CEG) and Prof. Remko Uijlenhoet (Water Manag…