Comparison of numerically-simulated microphysical characteristics of convective storms with multiparameter radar observations during COHMEXThe microphysical/dynamical nature and evolution of numerically simulated convective storms observed on July 11, 1986 during the Cooperative Huntsville Meteorological Experiments are investigated with the Goddard Cumulus Ensemble model. The model-simulated hydrometeor and radar reflectivity structure is verified with results derived from the multiparameter radar observations, which includes a description of the reflectivity, differential reflectivity, linear depolarization ratio, and hail signal for two thunderstorm cases analyzed by Fulton and Heymsfield (1990). Radar analysis shows the storm to split with the newer more vigorous cell in the SE quadrant. Echo tops are near 15 km while peak reflectivities exceed 50 dBZ. Preliminary model simulations likewise show a splitting storm with regeneration occurring on the SSE flank. Echo tops are around 14 km with peak reflectivities over 45 dBZ.
Document ID
19930053728
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tao, W.-K. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Lang, S. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; Science Systems and Applications, Inc. Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Ferrier, B. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; Universities Space Research Association, Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Simpson, J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Heymsfield, G. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Adler, R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: International Conference on Radar Meteorology, 25th, Paris, France, June 24-28, 1991, Preprints (A93-37626 15-47)