A relationship between peak temperature drop and velocity differential in a microburstResults from numerical microburst simulations using the Terminal Area Simulation System (Proctor, 1987) are used to develop a relationship between wind velocity differential and peak temperature drop. The numerical model and the relationships derived from the model are described. The relationship between peak temperature drop and differential wind velocity is shown to be valid during microburst development, for all precipitation shaft intensities and diameters. It is found that the relationship is not valid for low-reflectivity microburst events or in the presence of ground-based stable layers. The use of the relationship in IR wind shear detection systems is considered.
Document ID
19890067406
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Proctor, Fred H. (MESO, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on the Aviation Weather System