Nested rain cell contour statistics derived from radar measurements in the mid-Atlantic coast of the United StatesDuring a period spanning more than 5 years, a series of low elevation rain radar measurements encompassing 17 rain days were systematically executed in the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. Drop size distribution measurements with a nearby disdrometer were also acquired during the same rain days. The drop size data were utilized to convert the radar reflectivity factors to estimated rain rates for the respective rain days of operation. Applying developed algorithms to the radar and disdrometer data, 'core' values of rain intensities and nested families of rain rate isopleths enveloping them were identified and their equi-circle diameters were statistically analyzed.
Document ID
19920052332
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Goldhirsh, Julius (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Musiani, Bert H. (Johns Hopkins University Laurel, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: IGARSS ''91: Annual International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium