Image: NWS precip scale
NWS_precip_scale.gif (40 × 314 pixels, file size: 1 KB, MIME type: image/gif)
Description: The colors of different echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ (decibels of Z) during each elevation scan. "Reflectivity" is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver and are dsiplayed in decibel (or logarithmic) scale (dBZ).
Title: NWS precip scale
Credit: https://www.weather.gov/iwx/wsr_88d#color
Author: US National Weather Service
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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