Radar characteristics of cloud-to-ground lightning producing storms in FloridaThe interrelation between cloud-to-ground lightning, convective rainfall, and the environment in Central Florida storms is examined. The rain flux, storm area, and ground discharge rates are computed within the outlined area. Time-height cross sections of maximum dBZ values at each level for two storms are shown. The multicellular nature of these storms is readily apparent. The cloud-to-ground lightning activity occurs mainly where high reflectivity values (30-40 dBZ) extend above 7 km.
Document ID
19930053748
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Buechler, D. E. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Universities Space Research Association, Huntsville, AL, United States)
Goodman, S. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, 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)