Generalized Process for Detecting Strong Convection Using an Airborne, Doppler, Weather Radar

This document presents a generalized methodology for producing a measure of the convective wind field ahead of an aircraft using a modern, airborne, Doppler, weather radar. Building upon previous work that developed the methodology and corresponding algorithm, two new algorithms are presented. One is an extension of the original algorithm that eliminates two built-in assumptions, thereby expanding the applicability to a larger set of scenarios. The other algorithm is derived using an alternative approach which reduces complexity and eliminates intermediate steps while also increasing versatility. Relationships to the original algorithm are shown. Further, strengths and weaknesses of each algorithm are discussed and an examination of sensitivity to input parameters is provided.