A tilt angle of 0.5° means that the radar's antenna is tilted 0.5° above the horizon. Viewing multiple tilt angles can help one detect precipitation, evaluate storm structure, locate atmospheric ...

The lowest angle of elevation for the radar before the move from Slidell was 0.5 degrees. The move to Hammond changed the elevation to be 0.3 degrees. This leads to an improvement of 4,000 to ...

“This isn’t just a technical issue — it’s a matter of public safety,” meteorologist Ted McInerney says. “Flash flood warnings and accurate rainfall estimates rely heavily on clear low-level radar ...