The microphysical structure and evolution of Hawaiian rainband clouds. Part I: Radar observations of rainbands containing high reflectivity cores

Radar reflectivity factors exceeding 60 dBZ are documented within shallow, warm summertime tropical rainbands offshore of the island of Hawaii. Dual-Doppler radar measurements from the Hawaiian Rainband Project are used to document the formation, evolution and kinematic structure of the high reflect...

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Published in:Journal of the atmospheric sciences 1997-02, Vol.54 (3), p.369-385
Main Authors: SZUMOWSKI, M. J, RAUBER, R. M, OCHS, H. T, MILLER, L. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clouds
Cores
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Meteorology
Radar
Rain
Water in the atmosphere (humidity, clouds, evaporation, precipitation)
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Summary:Radar reflectivity factors exceeding 60 dBZ are documented within shallow, warm summertime tropical rainbands offshore of the island of Hawaii. Dual-Doppler radar measurements from the Hawaiian Rainband Project are used to document the formation, evolution and kinematic structure of the high reflectivity cores.
ISSN:0022-4928
1520-0469
DOI:10.1175/1520-0469(1997)054<0369:TMSAEO>2.0.CO;2