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(Created page with "The '''Radar Operations Center (ROC)''' is a National Weather Service (NWS) unit that coordinates the development, maintenance, and training for the NEXRAD weather radar network. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.roc.noaa.gov}} == Goals == * Provide centralized operations support for the WSR-88D units. * Enhance and maintain software and hardware for NEXRAD radars. * Offer field assistance and training for radar operations. == Sponsor == * National Oceanic and...")
 
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The '''Radar Operations Center (ROC)''' is a National Weather Service (NWS) unit that coordinates the development, maintenance, and training for the NEXRAD weather radar network.
The '''Radar Operations Center (ROC)''' is a [[National Weather Service]] (NWS) unit that coordinates the development, maintenance, and training for the NEXRAD weather radar network.


{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.roc.noaa.gov}}
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.roc.noaa.gov}}
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== Creation ==
== Creation ==
Established in 1988 in Norman, Oklahoma, by the NEXRAD Agencies to support the WSR-88D radar network, which includes the National Weather Service, the Department of Defense, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Established in 1988 in Norman, Oklahoma, by the NEXRAD Agencies to support the WSR-88D radar network, which includes the  
 
* [[National Weather Service Norman, Oklahoma|National Weather Service]]
* [[Department of Defense]]
* [[Federal Aviation Administration]]


== Funding ==
== Funding ==