RMT 0200: Weather Radar in Mato Grosso Strengthens Brazil’s National Airspace Surveillance Network
Brazil’s airspace monitoring network received a new boost this Wednesday (8) with the delivery of the RMT 0200 weather radar in Chapada dos Guimarães (MT).
The equipment is the fourth of a total of five units planned under a contract between IACIT, a Brazilian company specializing in solutions for defense, security, and air traffic control, and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), through the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA).
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the Director-General of DECEA, Air Lieutenant Brigadier Sérgio Rodrigues Pereira Bastos Junior, and was attended by IACIT’s CEO, Luiz Teixeira.
With this new delivery, the system expands meteorological coverage in a strategic area of the national territory, strengthening atmospheric monitoring capabilities and support for air operations, especially in regions subject to climate instability.
The RMT 0200 will be integrated into SISMET (Meteorology System), a platform operated by DECEA through CIMAER (Integrated Aeronautical Meteorology Center), responsible for meteorological supervision of interest to the Brazilian Air Force. This integration allows the generated data to be incorporated into a national network dedicated to meteorological surveillance, with a direct impact on the safety, efficiency, and planning of air operations.
The Director-General of DECEA, Air Lieutenant Brigadier Sérgio Rodrigues Pereira Bastos Junior, highlighted the importance of expanding meteorological monitoring capacity:
“It is a pleasure to be present at this event, which is essential for the safety of air navigation, particularly in activities related to meteorology. This is the result of many years of partnership with IACIT, a company from our Defense Industrial Base, and having a cutting-edge piece of equipment like the RMT 0200.”
First Lieutenant Meteorology Specialist Alan Descartes Tobias Tafuri, head of the Meteorological Radar Section at CIMAER, added:
“This radar is very important because, like the others already installed in Rio Branco and Vilhena, it will cover areas that still lack coverage, strengthening and making our network more robust.”
Technology
Developed and manufactured in Brazil, the RMT 0200 operates in the S-band (2.7 to 2.9 GHz) and has a range of up to 400 kilometers, allowing real-time monitoring of different meteorological phenomena. The system operates with dual polarization, enabling it to identify and classify atmospheric events according to their intensity and severity, from light formations to more intense storms.
The radar uses solid-state technology, ensuring greater operational reliability, reduced energy consumption, and lower maintenance requirements.
For Luiz Teixeira, CEO of IACIT, the delivery in Chapada dos Guimarães represents another step forward in consolidating national capabilities in critical technologies:
“The evolution of this radar network reflects a continuous effort in technological development in the country. The RMT 0200 is the result of national engineering and incorporates a technology mastered by only a few countries, essential for expanding monitoring and decision-making capabilities.”
Coverage
The contract also includes the installation of one more radar in Cachimbo (PA). With systems already delivered in Belém (PA), Rio Branco (AC), Vilhena (RO), and Chapada dos Guimarães (MT), the initiative advances the expansion of network coverage and the consolidation of a meteorological surveillance belt in regions of high relevance for Brazilian airspace control.
The system also allows remote access via a web platform, facilitating information sharing among different institutions and expanding the operational reach of the meteorological network.
Applications
In addition to its strategic role in airspace control, the technology has relevant applications in the civil sector. Its continuous and high-precision monitoring capability contributes to preventive actions, risk mitigation, and decision-making support in emergency situations.
The equipment can be used by Civil Defense agencies and disaster management centers, with a direct impact on protecting lives and critical infrastructure.
