I think the best way to go is to create a new message, where you include the existing sensor_msgs/Range and add the missing fields. Extending the current sensor_msgs/Range is not a good idea because it would change the message checksum and all hell would break loose for those already using it. --- [Visit Topic](https://discourse.ros.org/t/addition-of-radar-specific-message-s-to-sensor-msgs/2724/2) or reply to this email to respond. If you do not want to receive messages from ros-users please use the unsubscribe link below. If you use the one above, you will stop all of ros-users from receiving updates. ______________________________________________________________________________ ros-users mailing list ros-users@lists.ros.org http://lists.ros.org/mailman/listinfo/ros-users Unsubscribe: