National MST Radar Facility

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The MST Radar is a state of the art instrument capable of providing estimates of atmospheric parameters with very high resolution on a continuous basis which are essential in the study of different dynamical processes in the atmosphere. It is an important research tool in the investigation of prevailing winds, waves (including gravity waves) turbulence, and atmospheric stability & other mesoscale phenomena. A reliable three dimensional model of the atmosphere over the low latitudes improves our understanding of the climatic and weather variations. The scientific requirements dictated that the Indian MST Radar should be located preferably below 15 degrees North latitude. Hence, a site at Gadanki Village, near the temple town of Tirupati in the Chitoor district of Andhra Pradesh was selected for locating the Indian MST Radar. NMRF is located off the Chitoor -Tirupati main road in a picturesque landscape spreading over an area of about 42 acres.