Weather can have a tremendous impact on a society. This is especially true for tropical areas that are prone to hurricanes and other severe weather events. A single storm can be catastrophic, washing away the infrastructure along with the homes, property and livelihood of countless people.
The better weather observation networks and early warning systems a society has, the better it can cope with the weather. Designed for mesoscale observations, a weather radar helps short-term weather forecasting by allowing following the trajectory of extreme conditions. This enables implementing preventive measures, like early warnings for the public, evacuations and other safety measures.
