Présentation du Radar de Météo France

Commissioned in 2006, this radar is operated by Météo-France in a network of some twenty devices covering the French territory. It detects precipitation (rain, snow, hail, etc.) within a 200 km radius and estimates the amount of water that has fallen within a 100 km radius.
Under its white bubble, the rotating antenna emits an electromagnetic wave reflected by the precipitation. The analysis of the return signal makes it possible to locate the precipitation and calculate its intensity.
This risk prevention equipment for the safety of people and property helps to forecast floods, manage water resources, monitor rainfall areas and improve weather forecasts.
The tower supporting a weather surveillance radar in Blaisy-Haut is located outside the village at the place called "sous le chemin de la Chaignois". It can be reached from Sombernon, towards Blaisy Haut.
The visit will focus on answering a few questions:
What is a radar?
How to understand this building, its geometric module assembly, its functions, the choice of materials...
How can it be integrated into the landscape?
Free admission, upon registration.
Presentation limited to 25 people.