Patent ID: 6125328
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: G01S,G01W,Y02A

Abstract:
A method of using NEXRAD attributes to project a path of a storm for graphical display, said method comprising the steps of:(a) collecting a plurality of NEXRAD attributes corresponding to a storm and storing said plurality of NEXRAD attributes in a first database;(b) deriving a storm position in latitude and longitude from a first selected group of said plurality of stored NEXRAD attributes;(c) calculating a projected storm path using said derived storm position and a second selected group of said plurality of stored NEXRAD attributes;(d) displaying a graphical representation of said projected storm path, said projected storm path comprising a storm projection arc defining the boundary of said projected storm path by latitude and longitude;(e) retrieve geographical data stored in a second database by latitude and longitude, said geographical data comprising at least one area of interest including a plurality of populated areas; and(f) comparing said plurality of populated areas to said storm projection arc to determine which of said plurality of populated areas fall within said storm projection arc.