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nexrad-radar-visualization

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Plot NEXRAD Level II/III site scans and decoded radar mosaics with correct radar geometry, map grids, units, quality masks, timestamps, and provenance.

When to use

• Plot base reflectivity, radial velocity, spectrum width, or another decoded
• Plot a Level III product selected by product code and scan time.
• Plot a decoded NOAA/NCEP MRMS or other documented NEXRAD-derived gridded
• Create a lowest-elevation PPI, a specified-elevation PPI, or a sweep chosen
• Plot dual-polarization moments with appropriate units and masks.
• Create RHI, cross-section, tilt, storm-relative, or multi-sweep views.
• Build a time sequence or animation from a verified scan series.
• Export the plot with a stable color scale, map context, metadata, and

When not to use

• Radar plots display remote-sensing observations and processed products, not
• Display quality cannot repair terrain blockage, attenuation, calibration
• A static image cannot establish future motion or storm behavior.
• This skill does not fetch data, construct mosaics, or replace scientific

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