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23.  Weather Systems Processor 

The Weather Systems Processor (WSP) was developed for use in the National Airspace System to provide 

weather processor enhancements to selected Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)

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9 facilities. The WSP provides 

Air Traffic with warnings of hazardous wind shear and microbursts. The WSP also provides users with terminal 

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level weather, storm cell locations and movement, as well as the location and predicted future position 

and intensity of wind shifts that may affect airport operations. 

Services Available to Pilots 

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