Vertical situation display using cell-based architecture

A method comprising:

• performing a plurality of horizontal radar scans;
• identifying at least two cells in a field of view;
• determining a vertical profile at a maximum reflectivity value within a first cell in the at least two cells based on the plurality of horizontal radar scans;
• applying the vertical profile to weather proximal to the maximum reflectivity value in a second cell in the at least two cells;
• rendering representation of the second cell including the vertical profile;
• encoding a data packet including horizontal weather information derived from the plurality of horizontal radar scans and the vertical profile, the data packet comprising a point cloud, reflectivity, storm tops, and turbulence;
• determining a granularity of the data packet to distribute;
• and
• transmitting the data packet to a remote platform.

A radar system comprising:

• a radar antenna;
• at least one processor in data communication with a memory storing processor executable code for configuring the at least one processor to:
• perform a plurality of horizontal radar scans via the radar antenna;
• identify at least two cells in a field of view;
• determine a vertical profile at a maximum reflectivity value within a first cell in the at least two cells based on the plurality of horizontal radar scans;
• apply the vertical profile to a second cell in the at least two cells;
• render representation of the second cell including the vertical profile on a display;
• encode a data packet including horizontal weather information derived from the plurality of horizontal radar scans and the vertical profile, the data packet comprising a point cloud, reflectivity, storm tops, and turbulence;
• determine a granularity of the data packet to distribute;
• and
• transmit the data packet to a remote platform.