NEXRAD

weather radar systems

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  In weather forecasting: Measurements and ideas as the basis for weather prediction

  …next-generation Doppler weather radar (NEXRAD) was largely in place in the United States, which allowed meteorologists to predict severe weather events with additional lead time before their occurrence. During the late 1990s and early 21st century, computer processing power increased, which allowed weather bureaus to produce more-sophisticated ensemble forecasts—that…

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  In radar: Doppler weather radar

  …Service, which are known as Nexrad, make quantitative measurements of precipitation, warn of potential flooding or dangerous hail, provide wind speed and direction, indicate the presence of wind shear and gust fronts, track storms, predict thunderstorms, and provide other meteorological information. In addition to measuring precipitation (from the intensity of…

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