Melbourne Weather Radar
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member themd
S 37° 51.308 E 144° 45.312
55H E 302512 N 5807883
The radar, located at RAAF Base Williams in Laverton, is one of 6 Doppler weather radars funded under the Australian government's five-year $62 million dollar radar upgrade project.
Waymark Code: WM93GN
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 06/22/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member johmer79
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The radar through its new Doppler capability will allow forecasters to monitor the wind flow around severe weather systems.

This location is ideal for monitoring weather across Greater Melbourne and as far west as Mortlake and as far north as Bendigo and parts of West Gippsland.

The radar is easily viewed from the North of the RAAF Base on Sayers Road.
Is the radar operational?: Yes

Radar Operator: Bureau of Meteorology

Radar Type: Doppler

Radar Website: [Web Link]
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