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Special Report on the Hytop WSR-88D Radar
The following pictorial report documents the initial phase in the installation of the newest Doppler radar in Alabama, the WSR-88D at Hytop in Jackson County. This new radar will cover portions of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee including the cities of Chattanooga and Huntsville. A map is available showing the approximate range rings for the 124 nautical mile coverage area. The radar will be operated by the National Weather Service Forecast Office located in Alabaster with additional usage by the NWS offices at Nashville, Tennessee, Morristown, Tennessee, and Peachtree City, Georgia. All of the images shown below were taken by Chris Smith, Public Affairs Officer for the National Weather Service, Southern Region Headquarters, Fort Worth, TX, during the dome raising and dedication on Friday, April 25, 1997. A brief description appears with each thumbnail image. To view a larger image, simply click on the thumbnail itself. |
5. The dome being lifted by the crane to be placed on top of the tower. Very exciting!!! |
6. The dome being held by the crane and guided into place by the men on top of the tower!! There's lots of work still to be done but the Hytop radar is closer to a reality. |
7. The radar dome is now in place. Dr. Lou Boezi, Deputy Director of the National Weather Service, is pictured in the foreground with the radar tower and dome in the background. |
8. The dedication ceremony included a number of dignitaries who spoke about the events of the day. Pictured are Congressman Bud Cramer from Alabama and Congressman Zack Wamp from Tennessee. |
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