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Spearhead echo and downburst near the approach end of a John F. Kennedy Airport runway, New York CityRadar echoes of a storm at John F. Kennedy International Airport are examined. Results regarding the phenomena presented suggest the existence of downburst cells. These cells are characterized by spearhead echoes. About 2% of the echoes in the New York area were spearhead echoes. The detection and identification of downburst cells, their potential hazard to approaching and landing aircraft, and communication of this information to the pilots of those aircraft are discussed.
Document ID
19760014753
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Fujita, T. T. (Chicago Univ. Chicago, IL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1976
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
SMRP-RP-137
NASA-CR-146561
Accession Number
76N21841
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NOAA-04-4-158-1(NESS)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-14-001-008
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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