Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker | 49th Wing | 05.16.2012
This is the next generation weather radar on WSMR that gathers and processes climate conditions in the surrounding area. The NEXRAD is currently undergoing an upgrade that will allow the system to better predict climate changes....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker | 49th Wing | 05.16.2012
This is the Klystron power amplifier that's connected to the next generation weather radar on White Sands Missile Range. This unit gives the NEXRAD the power needed to process the information for weather conditions in the areas surrounding Holloman AFB....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker | 49th Wing | 05.16.2012
Sam Rodriguez, an engineer with the L-3 Engineering Student Societies' Council of Ontario communications company, carries equipment for an upgrade to the next generation weather radar May 16. He is performing a time compliance technical order, which will allow the NEXRAD system to better gather and process weather information for the areas around Holloman AFB....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker | 49th Wing | 05.16.2012
Sam Rodriguez, an engineer with the L-3 Engineering Student Societies' Council of Ontario communications company, carries equipment up into the dome of the next generation weather radar May 16.The NEXRAD is currently undergoing an upgrade that will allow the system to better gather and process weather data for the areas around Holloman AFB....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker | 49th Wing | 05.16.2012
Senior Airman James Woolfolk, 49th Communications Squadron ground radar systems specialist, checks the seals on the primary surveillance radar May 16. These radars, within close quarters, produce a large amount of radiation. It is important to have a safe and secure environment for the airmen who work on these systems daily....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker | 49th Wing | 05.16.2012
Senior Airman Antonio LaBella, Senior Airman James Woolfolk, and Airman 1st Class Ryan Schroeder, 49th Communications Squadron ground radar systems specialists, examine a radar layout May 16. The layout shows a combination of the primary and mono-secondary radar dishes that sweep the Holloman AFB area. These effectively cover the air space above the White Sands Missile Range along with the......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker | 49th Wing | 05.16.2012
Airman 1st Class Ryan Schroeder, 49th Communications Squadron ground radar systems specialist, adjusts a peak power analyzer May 16. The analyzer allows signal and power input from a primary surveillance radar to determine any necessary or recommended adjustments to signal strength or maintenance procedures....
