Joint analysis of multiparameter radar and radiometer measurements of convective stormsAn account is given of the radiative properties of hydrometeors in order to evaluate the influences of water, ice, and melting layers on the upwelling microwave radiances of convective storms. Attention is given to storm overflights conducted by the ER-2 aircraft in coordination with the NCAR dual-polarization/dual-wavelength mode radar. Radar-radiometer comparisons are conducted for one overflight from each day of the study campaign, using the various multiparameter radar observations to delineate regions of water, ice, and melting, as well as to obtain raindrop-size distribution. Model-computed brightness temperatures are compared with the ER-2 aircraft measurements.
Document ID
19900041591
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Vivekanandan, J. (Colorado State Univ. Fort Collins, CO, United States)
Turk, J. (Colorado State Univ. Fort Collins, CO, United States)
Stephens, G. L. (Colorado State University Fort Collins, United States)