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- Issue 23 Autumn 2014 (PDF, 2.09 mb)
- The Continuing Evolution of Dynamic Scanning
- We're ROC-ing Social Media
- New Coherency Based Thresholding (CBT) Algorithm
- Sunset Over Kansas City...
- Issue 22 Spring 2013 (PDF, 478 kb)
- Update: Wind Farms and the WSR88D
- Uncovering the Storm
- ROC Stars
- PRF Modification Now Available for SZ-2 VCPs
- Issue 21 Winter 2012 (PDF, 1.69 mb)
- Early Experiences with Dual Pol
- Innovative Techniques Working Group
- Tid Bits" for Improved WSR-88D
- Setting SAILS for New Split Cut Scan
- Is There a Community-Scale Wind Project Near You?
- ROC Stars
- RDA Clutter Suppression in a Nutshell
- The New WSR-88D Wind Energy Evaluation Scheme
- Manual Clutter Suppression Managment - It's Back
- Picture This...
- Radome Maintenance Issues
- Issue 20 December 2010 (PDF, 1 mb)
- Dual Polarization is Coming to NEXRAD
- Improving the VWP
- The New Architectured Level II Data
- ROC Stars
- Information "Tid Bits" for Improved WSR-88D Operations
- What's Your Question?
- GIS Methods for Evaluating Wind Turbine Impacts on NEXRAD
- Wind Farms and the WSR-88D -- An Update
- Integrated Real-Time Performance Monitoring of Observing Networks in China
- An Historical Look at NEXRAD
- Issue 19 January 2010 (PDF, 1.78 mb)
- It’s All in How You Look at It
- Solar Flux Resources
- Operational “Tid Bits”
- ROC Stars
- The Importance of Proper Clutter Filtering
- NWS VCP Usage Survey
- Wind Farms and the WSR-88D: An Update
- WSR-88D Electronic Technical Manual Distribution
- Scenic RDA Photo Contest Winners
- Researching WSR-88D Parts
- Issue 18 Autumn/Winter 2008 (PDF, 2.09 mb)
- Wind Farms: Coming Soon to a WSR-88D Near You
- Improving Mesocyclone Detection Algorithm in Software Build 11.0
- A Move Toward Automating the WSR-88D
- Coming Attraction! The Clutter Mitigation Decision Algorithm
- ROC Stars
- Riddle Me This...
- You are Entering Another Dimension: The Exclusion Zone!
- AVSET: A Clever Way to Achieve Faster Volume Scan Updates
- The WSR-88D and the MPE Bias
- Scenic RDA Photo Contest
- Issue 17 Autumn 2007 (PDF, 1.33 mb)
- What's Under That Purple Haze?
- An Award Winning Staff
- We're All Getting Older - Including the WSR-88D Network
- Mesocyclone Detection Algorithm - An Update
- The Clutter Mitigation Decision Algorithm
- ORDA Clutter Suppression in a Nutshell
- WSR-88D Technical Manual Management
- And the Survey Says...
- On the Comms Front
- The Data Quality Dilemma - There's No Free Lunch
- Introducing the Applications Branch
- Issue 16 Summer 2006 (PDF, 1.32 mb)
- "X" Marks the Spot
- Alarms Following ORDA Installation
- ROC Engineering and CM Join Forces
- WSR-88D Precipitation Estimation - "A Conversation"
- PPS Parameters & Their Impact on Rainfall Estimates
- ORDA and Clutter Suppression
- "Hints and Kinks" from South Shore, HI
- Guidance for Bypass Map Generation
- The RDA Chain
- WSR-88D Hotline - Hot Topics
- FAA CM Notice for WSR-88D's
- Issue 15 Autumn 2005 (PDF, 207 kb)
- Real-Time WSR-88D Level II Data Collection & Distribution
- New Transmitter Tuning Technique
- NEXRAD Operations Hot Topics
- Future WSR-88D Softare Releases
- On the Comms Front...
- Researchers Demonstrate WSR-88D Helps NWS Forecasters Save Lives
- Award Winning Staff
- Issue 14 Winter 2005 (PDF, 642 kb)
- AWIPS to Ingest FAA's TDWR Data
- Benjamin Franklin & Dr. Van de Graff Would Have Been Amused
- On the Comms Front...
- You Wanted to Know...
- VCP 121 and the Multi-PRF Dealiasing Algorithm
- Developing an AWIPS Flash Flood Procedure “Bundle”
- Identifying the Cause of WSR-88D Ghost Echoes
- New ROC Deputy Director
- New Electric Hoist Lifts Loads Into Radome
- Multidisciplinary Approach to WSR-88D Data Quality Assurance
- Award Winning Staff
- Vogt Named ROC Director
- Level II Data Collection Update
- Issue 13 Summer 2004 (PDF, 927 kb)
- Emphasis On WSR-88D Data Quality
- On The Comms Front...
- WSR-88D Radome and Tower Maintenance Programs
- New WSR-88D Mesocyclone Detection Algorithm
- Air Traffic Controllers Using WSR-88D Products
- Build 5.0 Precipitation Processing Subsystem Changes
- Future Meteorologists?
- Don't Restrict the Klystron
- Award Winning Staff
- Portable Davit Crane Manufacturer's Lift Capacity Certification
- Elevation/Azimuth Drive Motor Replacement
- Issue 12 Winter 2003 (PDF, 298 kb)
- Proper Post Charge Regulator Alignment
- ORDA Program
- RPG PPP Serial Upgrade
- Fuel Tank Anti-Fouling Guidance
- RPG Upgrade for Frame Relay or Digital Comms
- Digital Videos Supplement Electronic Tech Manuals
- Issue 11 Fall 2000 (PDF, 239 kb)
- Note: The Issue Number 12 on page 1 of NEXRAD Now is incorrect, it should be Issue 11.
- WARP, ITWS, & OPUP Connections
- Updating Interagency MOA
- NPI Rehosting Efforts
- The New WDTB
- Level II Archiving Updates
- Real-Time Base Data Distribution
- AC Ducting Modification For RDA Shelters
- You've Got Mail
- Spread The News
- Documentation In Cyberspace
- Issue 10 Spring 2000 (PDF, 391 kb)
- BEWARE: WSR-88D Electrical Load "Creep"
- NEXRAD Hoists, Types And Uses
- OPUP - Supporting The New AFWA Philosophy
- Level II Recorder Trouble Shooting Tips
- WSR-88D Parts Usage
- Issue 9 October, 1999 (PDF, 702 kb)
- CW Substitution Reflectivity Check Error
- PUP to AWIPS Instructional Component
- Air Force UCPs move to NWS Forecast Offices
- Optimizing Clutter Suppression
- The Kansas City Connection
- Going Digital!
- Clutter Suppression Fallacies
- Hail Detection Algorithm
- WSR-88D Tech Manual Accuracy
- WSR-88D EMI Problem
- Volume 1, Issue 8 June, 1999 (PDF, 1.0 mb)
- RDA in the 21st Century
- NEXRAD Preparing For Y2K
- Electronic Documentation
- FAA Weather and Radar Processor
- ARTCCs Apply NEXRAD Data
- UPDATE: Real-time WSR-88D Wideband Data
- Volume 1, Issue 7 February, 1999 (PDF, 1.2 mb)
- Transition Power Source System
- WSR-88D Solar Calibration
- Radar Hot? Radar Cold?
- Standardizing WSR-88D Communications Configurations
- What Is That Spike? The Effects of Bistatic Coupling
- Precipitation Accumulation Processing Improvements
- WSR-88D Level II Recorder
- Volume 1, Issue 6 June, 1998 (PDF, 347 Kb)
- Use CFC to Optimize Performance of WSR-88D
- Use of Microwave for Narrowband Communications
- Optimizing the WSR-88D Radar System During Tropical Cyclone Landfall Events
- WSR-88D Precipitation Algorithm Validation
- Our WSR-88D ALWAYS Underestimates Precipitation Accumulation. WHY???
- OU-OSF Combined Research Project
- Clutter Filter Control and the BIG RED BALL
- Microwave Narrowband Communications
- Volume 1, Issue 5 January, 1998(PDF, 690 Kb)
- WSR-88D Software Build 10
- Pedestal 5VDC Power Supply (Author Correction: 2Lt Jamie Coker, USAF-OSF Systems Engineering Section)
- Remote Maintenance Subsystem for FAA Redundant WSR-88Ds
- Clutter Contamination: The Problem Far Reaching, The Simple Solution!
- Level II Enhancements for Build 10.0
- OSF Engineering Transmitter Test Bed Operational (Author Correction: Bill Urell, OSF Systems Engineering Section)
- Algorithms Survey Information
- A New Spin on Tornado Detection
- RDA/RPG Remote Access Terminals (Author Correction: Christina Ostrander, OSF Systems Engineering Section)
- Transition Power Maintenance Shelter Status
- 1998 Depot Level Preventive Maintenance Inspections
- Volume 1, Issue 4 October, 1997 (PDF, 115 Kb)
- Recoating The Radomes
- Comparing Rawinsonde and WSR-88D Wind Profiles
- Resolving Archive Level II Failures
- WSR-88D Graphical User Interface
- Where are your spare parts and do they work???
- EMI Filter
- WSR-88D Operation Tips
- From OTB: Rumors of our demise have been greatly exaggerated!
- WSR-88D Technical Manuals on CD-ROM
- DELTA SYSCAL = DATA QUALITY?
- Volume 1, Issue 3 March, 1997 (PDF, 154 Kb)
- RPG Build 9.1 Information
- Mesocyclone and TVS Adaptable Parameters
- VCPs: CHange vs DOwnload
- Training Mode
- Operations Tips
- WSR-88D Operations Library
- Baselining your System
- Volume 1, Issue 2 November, 1996 (PDF, 154 Kb)
- Update on Tales from the Hotline
- Field Sites Change Algorithm Adaptable Parameters
- WSR-88D Depot Level PMI
- Audiographics: What's it all about?
- Operations Tips
- Real-Time Wideband Access
- Volume 1, Issue 1 May, 1996 (PDF, 114 Kb)
- Return of WSR-88D Tales from the Hotline
- New Initiatives at the Operations Training Branch
- Receiver Front-End EMI Filter
- Receiver/Signal Processor Calibration
- TPMS - What is it?
- Operations Tips
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