Unwin Radar

The radar and associated research provides greater understanding of atmospheric weather, to assist with weather prediction, prediction of telecommunication interference and provide a better understanding of the effects of atmospheric magnetic fields on power grid management.

The ensuing reflections from micrometeorites, the ionosphere, ocean and aurora are detected at the station and resolved there.

These antennas are used to form an interferometer receiving array that measures the elevation angle of echoes.

The data from Unwin is transmitted back to La Trobe University where it is made available over the Internet to users.

[1] The Southland region is regarded as an ideal location for such a facility because of the southerly aspect, low radio noise and unobstructed horizon.