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Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)

The Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) began in 2015 and continues into 2024. SLEP consists of five projects to replace and refurbish major components of the radar: signal processor, transmitter, equipment shelters, pedestal, and backup generator. As a result of these sustaining engineering, hardware, and technology refresh investments, NEXRAD continues to be upgradable, reliable, and maintainable beyond 2035 or until a suitable replacement for the WSR-88D is deployed. To date, four of the five projects have been completed. The final project, Pedestal SLEP, is anticipated to be completed by mid to late August of 2024.

SLEP Downloads

FileLast Updated
Pedestal Refurbishment Schedule 05/09/2024
Pedestal Refurbishment Map 05/09/2024
Generator Refurbishment Schedule 08/03/2023
Generator Refurbishment Map 09/01/2023
NWSTC Signal Processor Informational Sheets
Maintenance Manual Downloads: 6-513, 6-513-1 or 6-518
SLEP Webinar

Signal Processor

Click below to learn more about the WSR-88D Signal Processor

Pedestal Refurbishment

Click below to learn more about the Pedestal Refurbishment

Shelters

Click below to learn more about the SLEP Shelters

Transmitter Refurbishment

Click below to learn more about the WSR-88D Transmitter Refubishment