88-D SCANNING STRATEGIES

A primary difference between the clear-air and precipitation data is the enhanced sensitivity of the radar in clear-air mode

• example of clear-air data

• example of precip mode data just when it switches over from clear-air mode

• For more information about the 88D, check out the Operational Support Facility's (OSF) web site.

• An update to the 88-D scanning strategies, resolution and dual-pol upgrades can be found at:  http://www.roc.noaa.gov/NWS_Level_2/Update0907_Lvl2_Rev0.pdf