Section
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List of Illustrations .............................. vi
List of Tables ..................................... vii
Chapter 1, System Description ........... 1-1
General Description ............................................................... 1-1
Processor ............................................................................... 1-2
Antenna ................................................................................. 1-2
Display .................................................................................. 1-2
Functional Description .......................................................... 1-2
Model Definitions .................................................................. 1-4
Features ................................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2, Storm Mapping Principles .. 2-1
Anatomy of a Thunderstorm ................................................... 2-1
Stages of a Thunderstorm ....................................................... 2-3
Storm Mapping Technology .................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3, Operation ........................ 3-1
Introduction .......................................................................... 3-1
Controls & Screen Elements ................................................... 3-1
Turn On the WX-1000 ........................................................... 3-3
Adjust the Screen Brightness ................................................... 3-4
Switch to a Weather View ....................................................... 3-5
Select the Range ..................................................................... 3-5
Clear All Discharge Points ...................................................... 3-6
Check the Status of the Continuous Self Test ........................... 3-7
Run the Operator-Initiated Self Test ........................................ 3-7
Use the Checklist Feature ....................................................... 3-8
Set the Date and Time .......................................................... 3-11
Time an Event ...................................................................... 3-11
Measure Elapsed Time ......................................................... 3-12
Turn Off the WX-1000 ......................................................... 3-13
Error Messages .................................................................... 3-13
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