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The "web" anomaly usually indicates problems in the receiver, most likely a bad or noisy Automatic Gain Control (AGC) or bad IF attentuator. If the clock signals are not set properly, it could cause the IF attenuator to produce data resulting in an image similar to the one above. Different colors suggest either a "hot" or "cold" signal.
Originally posted by enca78
reply to post by Phage
I think if you actually read the links then you can see what you are saying is absolute bs. Under different circumstances maybe yes, but sorry not this time
CLEAR AIR MODE: On days where there is no rain, snow, or thunderstorms in the area of the radar scan, the NEXRAD radar operates in "Clear Air Mode".
This is a special setting of the radar that gives it enhanced sensitivity that often picks up things in the atmosphere you wouldn't normally be able to spot on radar, like dust clouds, flocks of birds, temperature inversions, and also "ground clutter" from reflections off terrain and buildings in the area.
For example, this scan at left shows the Phoenix, AZ NEXRAD in Clear Air Mode. Note how it picks up the many buildings near Phoenix at the center and also some echoes up to the NW and NE that are mountains.
Originally posted by enca78
reply to post by warlok
At the minute im swaying to the option that it could be caused by the energies given off by the sun and the deteriation of various layers protecting our planet. If it was a ufo which i very much doubt there would have been something reported surely?