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20 minUse base reflectivity at lowest tilt; note beam height vs range.
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Use base reflectivity at lowest tilt; note beam height vs range.
Relate dBZ to rain rate via Marshall-Palmer Z = 200R^1.6.
Find hooks, bows, BWER, and three-body scatter spikes.
Track centroids 15–30 min; project ETA to cities.
35 dBZ ≈ moderate rain; 50+ dBZ may indicate hail in warm season.
Prepare multiple pieces at once when possible — setup time is the biggest efficiency loss.
Step away before final evaluation — fresh eyes catch issues you miss during extended work.
Keep a fire extinguisher within arm's reach when working with heat or flammable materials.