nexrad

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Acronym for NEXt Generation Weather RADar A network of advanced Doppler radars implemented in the United States between 1992 and 1996, it detects the location and intensity of precipitation out to a range of 143 miles from the radar site NEXRAD Doppler radar is highly sensitive and can detect precipitation from very light rain and snow up to the strongest thunderstorms with accuracy and detail However, sometimes the radar's extreme sensitivity will cause ground clutter and other non-precipitation echoes to be displayed in the vicinity of the radar site
NEXt Generation RADar An NWS network of about 140 Doppler radars operating nationwide
(NEXt-Generation Weather RADar) network of high-resolution Doppler radars operated by the NWS; NEXRAD units are known as WSR-88D
NEXt-Generation Weather RADar Technologically-advanced weather radar being deployed to replace WSR-57 and WSR-74 units NEXRAD is a high-resolution Doppler radar with increased emphasis on automation, including use of algorithms and automated volume scans NEXRAD units are known as WSR-88D
NEXt Generation RADar A NWS network of about 140 Doppler radars operating nationwide
Next Generation of Radar