Avionics
Honeywell Expands IntuVue RDR-7000 Radar Capabilities
Technology extended to enable ground-based detection
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The RDR-7000 radar weather system is fully automatic, requiring no adjustments during operation © Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies has expanded its IntuVue RDR-7000 3D weather radar technology with the addition of a ground-based weather detection application. The U.S. company believes this will be a welcome addition for general aviation airport operators, who can use the system to support greater situational awareness.

The RDR-7000 ground radar solution “provides volumetric 3D scanning for a more complete and accurate view of weather conditions compared with conventional systems,” according to Honeywell. This includes the ability to detect potentially hazardous weather phenomena, such as wind shear and thunderstorms, in low-altitude environments.

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