Weather Radar Specific Differential Phase (KDP) from Sterling, VA

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Specific Differential Phase is a measurement of difference between the horizontal and vertical pulse phase changes as they travel through the atmosphere. Interpreting Specific Differential Phase (KDP) can be very difficult. Its primary use involves detecting areas of heavy rain. KDP values are largest when going through areas dominated by large raindrops. In some cases, regions with high KDP values may also contain melting hail. The four lowest elevation angles are available.

NEXRAD Radar KLWX status: Active [last data 0:03:49 h:m:s ago]
as of Thu, 23-Mar-2023 2:27pm EDT

Message date: Tue, 21-Mar-2023 10:47am EDT
LWX NEXRAD MAINTENANCE COMPLETED. SYSTEM RETURNED TO SERVICE // SDT ET==================

Message date: Tue, 21-Mar-2023 10:13am EDT
LWX NEXRAD GOING DOWN FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. EST RTS NLT 1515Z // SDT ET==================

Message date: Thu, 23-Mar-2023 2:49am EDT
KLWX WSR-88D RADAR IS CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO A PEDESTALISSUE. TECHNICIANS WILL BE INVESTIGATING THIS MORNING.RODRIGUEZ==================

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