Recycled and reused components, where possible, for a reduced environmental impact.Installed higher band width communications to move the data generated around the network more quickly and efficiently.Installed new high specification radomes.Replaced the old radar systems with new dual polarisation and doppler technology.To extend the operational life of the network by a further 15-20 years.

To provide the potential for future increase in capability, for example hydrometeor classification.To use the latest technology to increase radar capability, such as dual polarisation, to improve quality control and rainfall rate accuracy.It provided major investment and improvements in new weather radar systems and technology, addressing some of the challenges of the previous network and providing a radar service that has the ability to meet future requirements. The Weather Radar Network Renewal Project was jointly funded by the Met Office and the Environment Agency. The Weather Radar Network Renewal Project Our current network consists of 15 operational weather radars across the UK providing real-time information to help monitor and forecast heavy rainfall. We have made key improvements to our radar infrastructure by increasing our radar capability, helping provide information that can be used to better forecast localised rainfall intensity and to improve post-event flooding analyses.

Weather network radar