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Algorithm

A computer program (or set of programs) designed to systematically solve a certain kind of problem. WSR-88D radars (NEXRAD) employ algorithms to analyze RADAR data and automatically determine storm motion, probability of hail, VIL, accumulated rainfall and several other parameters.




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