A simultaneous dual polarization radar system is disclosed that utilizes a
RF power divider to replace the high speed dual polarization switches
utilized in current dual polarization radar systems. The disclosed systems
allow for transmission and reception in both horizontal and vertical
signal modes simultaneously while repositioning critical receiver
components above the elevation rotary coupler in a radar pedestal. A
bypass switch is also utilized to allow for mode switching of a radar
system and a dual polarization reception design is shown to allow for the
economical capturing of linear depolarization ratios of selected
atmospheric areas. These new designs eliminate the current problems
experienced in current dual polarization radar system of long dwell times
and velocity range reductions, and the elimination of the relatively
expensive and unreliable polarization switch.
