Advanced Radar Research Center
The Advanced Radar Research Center (ARRC) stands as the preeminent academic radar program within the United States, recognized for its unwavering commitment to elevating safety, security, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity. Its core mission revolves around the realm of interdisciplinary research, where it diligently forges innovative radar solutions to address a myriad of complex societal challenges.
Born in 2005, the ARRC found its roots at the prestigious University of Oklahoma (OU), and it now thrives within the hallowed halls of the Radar Innovation Lab (RIL). While its inception was steeped in the pursuit of pioneering radar technology for scientific exploration, the ARRC has since broadened its horizons, embracing a diverse array of radar applications and the dynamic field of applied electromagnetics. This journey has cemented its status as an industry leader, continually pushing the boundaries of what radar technology can achieve, all in the service of advancing knowledge and making the world a safer and more prosperous place.
in Norman, Oklahoma.[1] The Executive Director of ARRC is Dr. Robert D. Palmer.
The ARRC has 20 faculty members, 16 full-time technical staff, and over 70 interdisciplinary graduate students. Active areas of research include: weather/atmospheric radar, severe storms/hydrometeorology, remote sensing, defense radars/sensors, signal processing/AI/ML, spectrum sharing, applied electromagnetics/antennas, automotive radar, biomedical sensors, UAS, CUAS, rapid prototyping, and microwave/mmW components/packaging.