The Kinematic Structure of a Prefrontal Convective Rainband Revealed by Tamex Doppler Radar Data

Abstract

In this study, the kinematic features of a subtropical convective rainband in association with Mei-Yu front on 25 June 1987 over northern Taiwan is investigated. This front caused heavy rainfall due to its slow movement (2.5 m/s) and orientation. CP-4 Doppler radar was used to collect information about this storm during TAMEX IOP-13. Fields of reflectivity, winds, radial velocity, vertical velocity, and divergence are displayed over six time periods during a 40-minute time span.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258081

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Miglioranzi

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Cold Fronts
  • Convection
  • Doppler Radar
  • Equations
  • Flow Fields
  • Latent Heat
  • Leading Edges
  • Meteorology
  • Particles
  • Radar Beams
  • Radial Velocity
  • Stratified Fluids
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology