Multiparameter Radar and Aircraft Based Studies of the Micro-Physical, Kinematic and Electrical Structure of Convective Clouds

Ongoing studies of the microphysical kinematic and electrical evolution of two convective clouds observed by radar and aircraft during the Convective and Precipitation Electrification Project (CaPE) are reported. A complete life-cycle of cloud evolution from radar first echo to mature phase is docum...

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Main Authors: Bringi, V N, Caylor, I J
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Active & Passive Radar Detection & Equipment
AIRCRAFT
ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATION
CLOUDS
CONVECTION(ATMOSPHERIC)
ECHOES
ELECTRIC FIELDS
LIFE CYCLES
LIGHTNING
Meteorology
MOISTURE CONTENT
PARTICLE SIZE
PARTICLES
PE61102F
RADAR
RADAR CROSS SECTIONS
REFLECTIVITY
STORMS
WIND
WUAFOSR2310CS
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Summary:Ongoing studies of the microphysical kinematic and electrical evolution of two convective clouds observed by radar and aircraft during the Convective and Precipitation Electrification Project (CaPE) are reported. A complete life-cycle of cloud evolution from radar first echo to mature phase is documented using reflectivity (ZH) and differential reflectivity (ZDp). Aircraft data from T-28, NOAA-P3, NCAR King Air and Wyoming King Air are in the process of being analyzed for particle type, electric field from field mills and up/down draft. Surface field mills and LLP data give an indication of first cloud-to- ground lightning time and location. Another on-going study is related to multiparameter radar studies of lightning echoes and a triggered lightning event... Radar, Electrical, Storms, Lightning.