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Note the white, rectangular waveguide running up into the NEXRAD radome. This hollow, microwave "plumbing" is the most efficient way to conduct the 2-4 MHz radar signal.

For more about waveguides, see:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waveguide_(radio_frequency)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) WSR 88-D NEXRAD Doppler weather radar, station MUX.

This radar is located on a ridge south of San Jose, California, not far from Mount Umunhum.

NOAA Radar Operations Center (NOAA):
www.roc.noaa.gov/WSR88D/Maps.aspx

About our WSR 88-D Radar (NOAA):
www.weather.gov/iwx/wsr_88d

NEXRAD (Wikipedia):
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEXRAD
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  • Taken: Nov 22, 2021
  • Uploaded: Feb 17, 2023
  • Updated: Mar 5, 2023