Multiparameter Radar and Aircraft Based Studies of the Micro-Physical, Kinematic and Electrical Structure of Convective Clouds.
Abstract
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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA262673
Entities
People
- I. J. Caylor
- V. N. Bringi
Organizations
- Colorado State University