Satellite and Radar Analysis of Mesoscale Weather Systems in the Tropics.

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Abstract:

Gridded Miami WSR-57 radar PPI data during the summer of 1968 are used to study the coverages and frequencies of radar echoes typically associated with five convective regimes in South Florida. Three sets of maps are presented showing the average coverage considering all of the data, the average coverage per echo incident, and the frequency distribution of grid squares containing echoes at 0800, 1200, 1600 and 2000 EST. The maps are discussed with respect to convective echo activity, and with regard to preferred regions for the occurrence of anomalous propagation A.P.. Various local effects are noted and one outstanding hot spot of convection is observed in the Lostmans River area along the southwest coast of Florida. These series of maps provide a basis for determining the degree of convection on a real-time basis. By definition, the degree of convection is related to specific daily rainfall data. Author

Author(s):
Gerrish, Harold P.
Author Organization(s):
MIAMI UNIV FLA RADAR METEOROLOGICAL LAB
Descriptive Note:
Rept. no. 22 (Semi-annual), 1 Jun-31 Dec 71,
Pagination:
0046

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
UM-RSMAS-72034, ML-B-7867-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAB07-71-C-0277
Task Number(s):
1T061102B53A21
Project Number(s):
DA-1-T-061102-B-53-A
Monitor Series:
0277-22
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
(*WEATHER FORECASTING, TROPICAL REGIONS), (*CONVECTION(ATMOSPHERIC), RADAR CROSS SECTIONS), RAINFALL, METEOROLOGICAL CHARTS, FLORIDA, METEOROLOGICAL RADAR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
WSR 57 RADAR
Report Date:
1972 Mar 01