Doppler Radar Investigation of Flow Patterns Within Thunderstorms

Doppler Radar Investigation of Flow Patterns Within Thunderstorms
Author: Michael J. Kraus
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Total Pages: 92
Release: 1974
Genre: Air flow
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Information on airflow in six New England thunderstorms was obtained from quasi-horizontal observations by a single Doppler radar. Radial velocity fields in four of the storms showed well organized patterns throughout an appreciable range of height. Vertical cross sections of the horizontal component field, coupled with some reflectivity information, provided a basis for inferring regions where vertical motion was strong. Computed horizontal flow fields consistent with the observed component fields showed environmental flow basically through the storm except at mid-levels.

Doppler Radar Investigation of Flow Patterns Within Severe Thunderstorms

Doppler Radar Investigation of Flow Patterns Within Severe Thunderstorms
Author: Michael J. Kraus
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1973
Genre: Air flow
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Four severe thunderstorms were observed on a single day by the AFCRL 5.4-cm Doppler radar at Sudbury, Massachusetts. Quasihorizontal radial velocity information was used to construct maps depicting the mean within-storm flow at different elevation angles over a period of about 20 minutes. Well organized patterns in the velocity field showed either persistence or slow evolution in time throughout an appreciable range of height. The merits of this single Doppler method for the investigation of future outbreaks are discussed. (Author).