***Meaning*** :: <u>Nex</u>t Generation <u>Rad</u>ar ***Definition*** :: Doppler weather radars that detect and produce over 100 different long-range and high-altitude weather observations and products, including areas of precipitation, winds, and thunderstorms. ***Source*** :: [Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD)](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/weather/nexrad) ***Additional Info***: https://www.weather.gov/mkx/using-radar, https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/doppler <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/doppler"><img src="https://www.noaa.gov/media/image_download/77c72cfe-09c8-42a9-a3fd-8f24f92ed2d6" alt="The radome of the NEXRAD WSR-88D (Weather Surveillance Radar - 1988 Doppler)." width="320"></a> The radome of the NEXRAD WSR-88D (Weather Surveillance Radar - 1988 Doppler). By [[NOAA]] #glossary #acronym