Technique
WSR-88D, or NEXRAD, Doppler radars scan at various elevations, creating a volume scan. This data can be manuniplated in a three-deminsional view by VIPIR. The result of this process is a three-dimensional image of the storm, which may be rotated and viewed from any angle. If imagery is zoomed in at an adequate range, actual weather satellite data can be superimposed.
VIPIR images can be constructed from multiple sources, including Doppler weather radar and NEXRAD. It is used by television meteorologists to give a comprehensive view of weather, in particular severe weather events.
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