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Virtual CSU-CHILL Radar: The VCHILL

V. Chandrasekar Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

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D. Brunkow Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

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A. Jayasumana Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

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01 Jul 2005
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/JTECH1745.1
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979–987
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Abstract

The Virtual CHILL (VCHILL) system makes it possible to transfer the educational and research experience of the Colorado State University dual polarization radar to remote locations over the Internet. The VCHILL operation includes remote control of radar and display of radar images, as well as the ability to locally process high-bandwidth radar data transferred over data networks. The low-bandwidth VCHILL operation allows the distant users to access the archived and real-time data estimated at the radar site and simultaneously display them on their local systems. A parallel receiver was developed exclusively for the high-bandwidth VCHILL. End-system architectures were designed to accommodate the demands of the high-bandwidth VCHILL operations in real time. A graphic user interface was also developed with the objective of easy installation and usage at various end-user institutions. The VCHILL not only expands the education experience provided by the radar system, but also stimulates the development of innovative research applications for atmospheric remote sensing. The VCHILL is being used by several universities for research and education.

Corresponding author address: Dr. V. Chandrasekar, Colorado State University, 1373 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Email: chandra@engr.colostate.edu

Abstract

The Virtual CHILL (VCHILL) system makes it possible to transfer the educational and research experience of the Colorado State University dual polarization radar to remote locations over the Internet. The VCHILL operation includes remote control of radar and display of radar images, as well as the ability to locally process high-bandwidth radar data transferred over data networks. The low-bandwidth VCHILL operation allows the distant users to access the archived and real-time data estimated at the radar site and simultaneously display them on their local systems. A parallel receiver was developed exclusively for the high-bandwidth VCHILL. End-system architectures were designed to accommodate the demands of the high-bandwidth VCHILL operations in real time. A graphic user interface was also developed with the objective of easy installation and usage at various end-user institutions. The VCHILL not only expands the education experience provided by the radar system, but also stimulates the development of innovative research applications for atmospheric remote sensing. The VCHILL is being used by several universities for research and education.

Corresponding author address: Dr. V. Chandrasekar, Colorado State University, 1373 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Email: chandra@engr.colostate.edu

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