Polarimetric radar identification of frozen hydrometeors in thunderstorm precipitation: 6 August 2010: Difference between revisions

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==Overview==
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CSU-CHILL radar data indicating that both hail (positive HDR) and heavy rain (significant Kdp magnitudes) are present in a low elevation PPI sweep through a thunderstorm.  A series of plots documenting the time evolution of this hail / rain mixture have been prepared.
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:Anot 2234 web.png|center]]
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Revision as of 16:48, 24 June 2011

Overview

CSU-CHILL radar data indicating that both hail (positive HDR) and heavy rain (significant Kdp magnitudes) are present in a low elevation PPI sweep through a thunderstorm. A series of plots documenting the time evolution of this hail / rain mixture have been prepared.

Introduction

Hydrometeor classification loop


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CSU-CHILL 2234:11 UTC 0.5 deg elevation PPI plots

KFTG 2233:01 UTC 0.5 deg elevation PPI plots