Check out the Roanoke weather forecast and radar below. We offer the regions only VIPIR technology with 3D weather models and more accurate data than any other new outlet.
FAQs
What is VIPIR Radar?
VIPIR Radar (Vertical Integrated Phased Array Radar) is an advanced radar system designed to detect and track objects with exceptional precision. By using a phased array of antennas, VIPIR radar can electronically steer its radar beams without needing to move the antenna, enabling faster and more accurate scans.
Commonly used for weather monitoring, VIPIR radar helps track severe weather conditions like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, providing critical real-time data for accurate forecasting. It’s also deployed in military and aviation applications to detect and monitor aircraft and other aerial targets.
With its cutting-edge technology, VIPIR radar offers enhanced performance and reliability over traditional radar systems.
What makes VIPIR Radar better than traditional Radar?
Our exclusive VIPIR Radar offers several key advantages that set it apart from traditional radar systems:
- Electronic Beam Steering: Unlike conventional radars that rely on physical movement of the antenna, VIPIR radar uses electronic beam steering. This enables faster and more accurate scans, allowing for real-time tracking of moving targets.
- Faster Data Collection: VIPIR radar can quickly scan large areas, delivering up-to-date, detailed information. This makes it ideal for time-sensitive applications like weather tracking or air surveillance.
- Higher Resolution: Thanks to its advanced phased array technology, VIPIR radar provides superior resolution, detecting even small or distant targets with exceptional accuracy.
- Increased Reliability: With no moving parts in its antenna, VIPIR radar is more durable and requires less maintenance, ensuring reliable performance over time.
- Versatility: VIPIR radar is perfect for a wide range of uses, from severe weather monitoring to private industry and air traffic control, delivering top-notch performance across various industries.
How often do you update the 7 day forecast?
Weather is constantly changing, although I try to update my forecasts every couple of days if I can. You can generally find them here on the website, although for the fastest alerts, head over to my Facebook page.
Our websmater Josh Gabrielson, generally updates the website once a day.
If you want the best forecast, you can sign up for my services using Patreon.
There, I give you accurate forecasts for upcoming weather events like flash flooding, snow, sleet, tornados and the like. It only costs $1 a month and I use that money to help pay for my expenses which are listed below.
Can I submit weather to you?
You sure can! Use the button below to fill out a quick form and you can include an image or short video clip with your message. I will use them on my live streams and social media and when possible, I will give you a shout out!
What are your weather expenses? I thought the weather is FREE?
Well, it is FREE, but only to a point.
I have several weather subscriptions, online tools, and day-to-day ongoing expenses. Determine the weather is not a cheap venture, but through sponsorships for my weather maps or joining those that support me on Patreon, I am able to help the community.
Forecasting the weather involves various costs that can be broken down into several categories:
1. Infrastructure Costs
- Weather Stations: Maintenance of ground-based weather stations that measure temperature, humidity, wind speed, and barometric pressure.
- VIPIR Radar Software: Software of weather radar to detect precipitation, such as rain, snow, and hail.
- Supercomputers: High-performance computing systems required to run complex weather models and simulations and I have several.
2. Data Collection Costs
- Observation Networks: Networks of weather stations, buoys, ships, and aircraft that continuously collect atmospheric data. There is a small cost with that.
- Satellite Data: Costs associated with purchasing or accessing satellite data, which often involves partnerships or licensing fees with private or governmental organizations.
- Global Data Integration: Gathering data from international sources and integrating them into global forecasting models.
3. Personnel Costs
- Meteorologists: I only take a small salary to help cover things like rent, utilities and the like.
- Technical Staff: I have a webmaster and IT professional who maintain and optimize the hardware and software infrastructure, including supercomputers and data systems.
4. Modeling and Forecasting Costs
- Weather Models: Development, testing, and maintenance of numerical weather prediction (NWP) models that simulate weather patterns. This includes costs for software and algorithms used to make predictions.
- Forecast Verification: Efforts to verify the accuracy of forecasts, including comparing predictions with observed outcomes, which helps improve the reliability of future forecasts.
- Operational Costs: Running these models in real time, which includes the computing resources and energy required to process vast amounts of data.
5. Communication and Dissemination Costs
- Broadcasting: Costs to broadcast weather information through Youtube, OBS Streaming, radio, and online platforms. This may include partnerships with media outlets, operational broadcasting equipment, and maintaining websites/apps.
- Public Alerts: Emergency alerts and notifications, especially during severe weather events, require communication infrastructure and staffing.
- Public Education: Campaigns to educate the public about understanding and responding to weather forecasts and warnings.
Overall, the cost of forecasting the weather is substantial, as it requires advanced technology, skilled personnel, and continuous funding for data collection and operational activities. These investments aim to deliver accurate forecasts to the public, which can have significant benefits in terms of safety, planning, and economic productivity.
