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When severe weather strikes, every moment counts. Phased Array Radar can scan the sky in less than a minute, revealing critical weather thumbprints that point to the potential of severe weather. Radar scans every minute will make severe weather easier to confirm, thus making warnings more accurate and reducing false alarms. This ~$30 million investment will expedite the process of assessing, prototyping, and developing next generation radar capabilities. Learn more about phased array radar.