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Volume Coverage Pattern (VCP) Improvement Initiatives

The WSR-88D has the capability add/remove Volume Coverage Pattern (VCP) definitions as part of operational build updates. Initiatives update with changing user needs, such as the desire to have more common angles to help with viewers and volumetric products.

VCP Improvement Initiative Proposal (PDF)

WSR-88D Volume Coverage Pattern (VCP) Improvement Initiatives