Patent ID: 6278947
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
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) receiving NEXRAD attributes information corresponding to a storm and storing said NEXRAD attributes information in a first database;(b) deriving a storm position in latitude and longitude from said stored NEXRAD attributes information;(c) calculating a projected storm path using said derived storm position and said stored NEXRAD attributes information;(d) displaying a graphical representation of said projected storm paths;(e) retrieving geographical data stored in a second database 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 projected storm path to determine which of said plurality of populated areas fall within said projected storm path.