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weather radar

American  

noun

  1. radar designed or suitable for use in detecting clouds and precipitation.


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Nicole Carr and Simon Scott, from Astro Dog, a firm which runs stargazing, photography and education events, said people who were able to travel could use weather radar apps to find gaps in the cloud.

From BBC

Aircraft have weather radar that will pick up storms ahead.

From BBC

Because of their relatively small scale, waterspouts are hard to pick out on weather radar.

From BBC

They rely on weather radar and carry extra fuel so they can fly around and wait for the weather to ease, if needed.

From New York Times

Pilots use a variety of methods to avoid turbulence, including using a weather radar display.

From Seattle Times