Fine Scale Analysis of the Kinematic, Dynamic and Thermodynamic Features of a Multiple Microburst-Producing Storm
Abstract
The Joint Airport Weather Studies (JAWS) project, designed to investigate low-level wind shear (LLWS) and its impact on aviation, provides abundant knowledge toward the phenomena of microbursts. Observational data collected by Doppler radar during the experiment is providing a better understanding of microburst/LLWS structure and Doppler analysis techniques. This understanding is important because deployment of Doppler radar at the national level, makes it the principle instrument toward regional (meso-scale) FORCASTING Microbursts are multi-faceted features of some thunderstorms and occur and under a myriad of circumstances. Meteorologists are studying their history, evolution and outcome to glean insight into microburst. Microburst detection, warning, notification and general aviation education are becoming paramount tissues in light of todays ever increasing air travel. The atmospheric state at the time of the microburst and boundary layer interaction exemplify the planetary cascade of energy as it occurs daily. Studies of this kind are necessary to focus attention upon the consequential impacts of these weather phenomena. Data are presented for several mircoburst events which occurred on 5 August 1982. Keywords: Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA227733
Entities
People
- Bradley T. Regan
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology