The Canadian weather radar network consists of 33 weather radars spanning Canada's most populated regions. Their primary purpose is the early detection of precipitation, its motion and the threat it poses to life and property.
The new CASTS radar site near, Egbert, Ontario, is a Leonardo METEOR 1700S is a fully Doppler and dual polarized radar. In addition to tracking weather and precipitation in southern Ontario the new CASTS radar site is also used for research, training, and tests of material and software. It was built at the Centre for Atmospheric Research Experiments (CERA).
Some interesting details about the CASTS radar station:
Transmitter type: Klystron
Frequency : 2.7 - 2.9 GHz
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 250 – 2000 Hz
Pulse length (τ): 0.4 µs ... 4.5 µs
Peak power: 750 kW
Doppler range: 240 km
Reflectivity normal range: 300 km
maximum range: 600 km
Velocity resolution : ± 146 m/s
Antenna diameter: 8.5 m
Beamwidth : < 1°
Rotation: 6 min−1
The geocache is located across the road from the station but is in full view of the big, white radar ball. You are searching for camo bison tube and this should be a quick park and grab. Bring your own writing instrument.