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Radar Product Generator

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002223

The RPG is the computer in the NEXRAD system that receives polar-coordinate base radar data from the RDA and processes these data into end-user products. Algorithms are utilized for pattern-recognition, rainfall estimation, computation of VIL and other products. The RPG communicates these products to end-users. A specific subset of available products is always generated for the NIDS vendors for distribution outside of the NWS, DoD, and FAA. Other products are generated by the RPG upon request from a PUP.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-002223
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationRPG
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002223",
  "term": "Radar Product Generator",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The RPG is the computer in the NEXRAD system that receives polar-coordinate base radar data from the RDA and processes these data into end-user products. Algorithms are utilized for pattern-recognition, rainfall estimation, computation of VIL and other products. The RPG communicates these products to end-users. A specific subset of available products is always generated for the NIDS vendors for distribution outside of the NWS, DoD, and FAA. Other products are generated by the RPG upon request from a PUP.",
  "abbreviation": "RPG",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radar-product-generator/"
}

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