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A non-tornadic spiral shaped radar echo is apparent in the lower left quadrantof the scope image

Description

A non-tornadic spiral shaped radar echo is apparent in the lower left quadrantof the scope image. Observed on AFB CPS-9 PPI scope. The spiral echo is about90 miles southwest of radar location. The set was on long pulse (5 microsecond)and the antenna was elevated 1 degree.

Display Date

1959, July 1, 1501 CST

Location

Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama

Collection

Weather Service
Exploring the Atmosphere
Radar & Other Methods

Keywords

Instruments
Electronic
Radar
Display