Via the large, 14-elevation radar scans a more complete picture of the three-dimensional distribution of the precipitable-water-content of the atmosphere is obtained. This three-dimensional distribution can, for instance, be used to calculate the heights of the radar echo tops.

The echo tops are defined as the highest altitude at which a radar reflectivity strength equivalent to a rainfall rate of 0.1 mm/h is still found. The echo top product is an important product for aviation meteorology. An example of such an echo top product can be viewed on this page.