This chapter examines technological issues that are central to the concept of a longer-term technological view of a national weather radar system. The results are intended to extend 20–25 years into ...

NORMAN, Oklahoma (KTRK) -- This summer, ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith traveled to Norman, Oklahoma, to learn more about the world's most advanced weather radar named HORUS. She joined the radar ...

The current network of weather radars in the United States was installed in the late 1980s and into the 1990s. There are nearly 160 weather radars in the network. The radars are the NEXRAD WSR-88D ...

“Well, the technology we used back in the 80s was really rudimentary compared to what you have now.” Mike Wankum, an employee at KTIV from 1980 to 1990 and Weather Director for many of those years.

SHREVEPORT, La. - A lot has changed in the past 70 years — especially how we track the weather. Former KTBS meteorologists Joe Haynes, Ed Duranczyk and Mark Rowlett recently looked back on how far ...

The Radar Operations Center completed a $150 million, nine-year Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) that extends the lifespan of the 159 weather radars that make up the nation’s Next Generation ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Radars need upgrades to keep them functioning properly. The National Weather Service’s upgrade to its radar network will improve its ability to warn of hazardous weather. All ...

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (WGN) — We see weather radar images every day on our phones, tablets and television screens, but few of us know where those colorful images come from. Former WGN Chief Meteorologist ...

(WLUK) -- Every spring, millions of birds flock thousands of miles as part of their natural migratory pattern. With so many lakes, marshes and waterways in and around Northeast Wisconsin, we're right ...

India’s Doppler Weather Radar Network Grows From 14 To 50 Units Since 2014, Now Covers Over 87 Per Cent Of Country ...

In the current NEXRAD system, automated products derived from radar base data provide important information directed toward specific needs and users. These products have provided valuable support to ...