NEXRAD Level III Radar Data
Level III NWS NEXRAD (Next Generation Radar) WSR-88D radar data are available from NSF Unidata. The products assist forecasters and others in weather analysis, forecasts, warnings and weather tracking. The pre-defined list of products are provided electronically in near real-time to the NWS Radar Product Central Collection Dissemination Service (RPCCDS).
More Info About Level III Radar Data
Data Capabilities
| Remote Data Access | Data Coverage | Display & Analysis Options | ||||||||
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| LDM Feedtype1 | McIDAS ADDE | TDS | Short-Term Archive | Regional | National | Global | GEMPAK | IDV | McIDAS | AWIPS |
| NEXRAD3 (FT27, NNEXRAD, NEXRAD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
1 See a complete list of LDM feed types
Ancillary Data
- Radar products available through the NOAAPORT satellite broadcast
- Unidata IDD Data Streams Containing Radar Products
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NWS WSR-88D Level III Data Information
Description
The NWS Radar Operations Center provides information about the NWS WSR-88D Level III Data collection and distribution network.
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Radar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Description
Weather Underground has provided a Radar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) as a guide to understanding weather radar products.
Questions About NEXRAD Level III Radar Data?
Questions or comments about NEXRAD Level III data can be sent to: support@unidata.ucar.edu.