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System and method for projecting storms using NEXRAD attributes

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  • US 6,278,947 B1
  • Filed: 09/25/2000
  • Issued: 08/21/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of using NEXRAD attributes to project a path of a storm for graphical display, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving NEXRAD attributes information corresponding to a storm and storing said NEXRAD attributes information in a first database;

    (b) deriving a storm position in latitude and longitude from said stored NEXRAD attributes information;

    (c) calculating a projected storm path using said derived storm position and said stored NEXRAD attributes information;

    (d) displaying a graphical representation of said projected storm paths;

    (e) retrieving geographical data stored in a second database said geographical data comprising at least one area of interest including a plurality of populated areas; and

    (f) comparing said plurality of populated areas to said projected storm path to determine which of said plurality of populated areas fall within said projected storm path.

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