1. Magnetron Radar Manuel A. Vega-Cartagena Electrical Engineering Graduate Student

2. Transceiver Testing Power Output – Long Range PRF = 750 Hz PW = 1 us Calculated Power – -17.23 dBm Measured Power – - 17.30 dBm Calculations done using average power.

3. Spinner Modifications Lower RPM’s from 25 to approximately 3. Design made by undergrad students José Padovani and Ricardo Ríos. Model built. Recent modifications made to optimize design. Currently seeking required parts for the assembly.

4. Lightning Protection Tower installation completed. ERITECH System 3000 Dynasphere. Grounding of tower.

5. Future Work Rain rate estimation using mountain returns. – Selection of reference. – Installation of rain gauges along propagation path. – Post processing code for data analysis.

6. Questions