JMA Initiatives to Promote Operational and Environmental Sustainability Using SSPA Dual-Polarization Weather Radar
08 Oct 2026
Developments in Earth System Measurements and Technologies
Operational and Environmental Sustainability of Observing Systems
The Japan Meteorological Agency has been upgrading its radar network to solid-state dual-polarization weather radars since 2016. This presentation introduces JMA’s operational experience with SSPA radar systems, including lifecycle sustainability, operational reliability, spectrum efficiency, and long-term stability of independent H/V transmitter architectures. Operational results demonstrate reduced failure rates, lower energy consumption, efficient spectrum utilization, and stable dual-polarization performance through continuous monitoring and calibration activities.









