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Tools of the Trade

How do forecasters use satellites? What are computer model forecasts and how do we use them? How can our new Doppler radar show us the inside circulation of a severe thunderstorm? What are soundings, wind profilers, and hodographs? These are the tools operational meteorologists use each day when preparing your forecast and in this section you'll get a chance to learn about what they are and how they are used.

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