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Radars have an important role in the field of meteorology. These devices send out and receive signals providing valuable information about the location and intensity of precipitation. Advanced Doppler radar technology goes beyond simple detection to providing high resolution reflectivity and estimated velocity data, which is vital to short term forecasting and severe weather prediction.

The purpose of this module is to introduce the basics of radar meteorology, features of WSR-88D and MDR radar imagery, and how to interpret Doppler velocity patterns.

Topics	Description on Course

Radar Basics	Introduces the sending and retrieving of signals, detecting a target and different scanning modes.

Radar Imagery	Introduces the WSR-88D and MDR radar imagery.

Velocity Patterns	Introduces various wind patterns depicted through Doppler radar estimated winds.

Applications	Introduces applications in tornado and hurricane detection, short term forecasting and other areas.

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