HFradarverkoston
HFradarverkoston is a network of high-frequency radar installations designed to monitor large-scale processes at the Earth's surface and in the ionosphere using over-the-horizon radar techniques. The network is deployed to support meteorological, oceanographic, and security-related applications, providing data on surface currents, wind fields, and ionospheric conditions over broad areas where conventional radar coverage is limited.
Typical components include transmitting stations capable of emitting HF signals in roughly 3–30 MHz, receiving arrays,
Applications of HFradarverkoston span maritime domain awareness, weather forecasting, sea-state estimation, search and rescue support, defense
Network operations rely on synchronized timing, cross-border data sharing, and standard data formats. Deployment faces challenges
Historically, HF radar networks emerged in the late 20th century and have evolved with digital signal processing
See also: high-frequency radar; over-the-horizon radar; space weather; ionospheric radar; maritime surveillance.