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 Team Presents at ERAD 2026 in Belgrade
At the end of August, Marc Schleiss, Christine Unal and Linda Bogerd represented the PHARA team at E…
PHARA at EMS2026: following the latest in precipitation observation
This week, PHARA members are joining the EMS Annual Meeting 2026 (EMS2026) in Utrecht from 6 to 11 S…
PHARA at AES 2026: Polarization Purity Work Presented in Young Researchers Session
PHARA researcher Gabriele Federico represented the group at the 26th Applied Electromagnetics Sympos…