Mobile radar set AN/TPL-1 which was designed for searchlight control. Although
only having a range of 60,000 yards, it could still give warning of approaching
storms and also be used to track upper wind observation instrument packages.
In: "AAF Manual 105-101-2 Radar Storm Detection," by Headquarters, Army Air
Forces, August 1945. Library Call Number M15:621.384 U58r.
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