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our NATCA SBS group for assis tance. It is critical that actual data is recorded for evaluation and resolution. SCT issues continue to be a large focus. NATCA SBS is heavily involved in the Surveillance Automation Analysis Team (SAAT) which is examining long term alternatives to help improve o verall sur veillance in the SCT airspace. The result is a multi - faceted approach including WAM, raising LGB radar, introducing other nearby radar feeds, STARS software change s, and radar software changes. In addition, SAAT is focused on mitigating tracking issues in the LA Basin due to the construction of a new NFL stadium on final approach to LAX. The LGB radar site is now back online and in use at SCT. The radar site was r aised from 37 feet to 67 feet. Feedback from SCT has been positive. Agreements are being worked with the military to ensure availability and performa nce of the North Island radar. Adding this additional surveillance source shows promise for tracking issues around SAN airport. WAM has been plagued by numerous fits and starts harming t he confidence of the facility. The path forward is uncertain, but a remedy for interference from LA Stadium construction is desperately needed. The second phase of WAM at SCT is expected to be available by May 2018. SAAT has been analyzing Potomac (PCT) Fusion i ssues for potential solutions. The facility has been struggling with a number of issues related to problem rada r sites or a lack of coverage. Radar analysis is confirming the benefit of adding Quantico (NYG) radar to PCT as well as redu cing obstru ctions near Dulles. Funding for the additional NYG feed is being sought. NATCA and Ops Support SMEs from SBS have been reviewing numerous requests for addition al radar feeds across the NAS. The focus of our team is those that benefit Fusion tr acking. Issu es such as service expan sion are outside of SBS scope. SBS SMEs have met with representatives from F11 and RDU to uncover more detail on their needs and concluded that additional radar feeds are warranted due to Fusion tracking performance. Other internal discussions have concluded in support of additional radar feeds at: ACY, MOB, BHM. Other NAP entries identified as Fusion tracking related are still to be discussed. Vehicle ADS - B 1289 vehicles equipped at 20 airports. PIT outreach sched uled for the we ek of April 9 PDX outreach sche duled for the week of April 23 CVG is finishing up vehicle install which will add another 176 units to the portfolio.