Garmin G1000H Bell 407GX Pilot's Guide - Page 302

HAZARD AVOIDANCE NEXRAD NOTE: NEXRAD data cannot be displayed at the same time as turbulence, icing, or terrain. WSR-88D, or NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar), is a network of 158 high-resolution Doppler radar systems that are operated by the National Weather Service (NWS). NEXRAD data provides centralized meteorological information for the continental United States and selected overseas locations. The maximum range of a single NEXRAD radar site is 250 nm. In addition to a wide array of services, the NEXRAD network provides important information about severe weather and air traffic safety. NEXRAD data is not real-time. The lapsed time between collection, processing, and dissemination of NEXRAD images can be significant and may not reflect the current radar synopsis. Due to the inherent delays and the relative age of the data, it should be used for long-range planning purposes only. Never use NEXRAD data or any radar data to penetrate hazardous weather. Rather, use it in an early-warning capacity of predeparture and enroute evaluation. Figure 6-10 NEXRAD Data on the Weather Data Link (XM) Page NEXRAD data can be displayed on the following maps: • PFD Inset Map • Trip Planning Page • Navigation Map Page • Nearest Pages • Weather Data Link (XM) Page • Flight Plan Pages • Airport Information Page 290 Garmin G1000H™ Pilot's Guide for the Bell 407GX 190-01255-00 Rev. A