PMS Precipitation Probe Inter-comparisons and Correlations with Radar Measurements.

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Abstract:

Two versions of PMS precipitation probes are compared from simulataneous spectrum measurements. Systematic probe differences reveal undersizing and depth-of-field problems with the wide-arm 4500 micrometers probe. Radar comparisons with the aircraft data substatiate the deduced problems and quantitative correction procedures are developed and demonstrated for the wide-arm probe. Instances of very large radar discrepancies are shown to be caused in part by poor selection of particle phase andor habit. Author

Author(s):
Lobl, E. ; Heymsfield, A. J. ; Carbone, R. E. ; Jahnsen, L. J.
Author Organization(s):
METEOROLOGY RESEARCH INC ALTADENA CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0056

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MRI-76-FR-1400, DNA-3992F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-75-C-0040
Monitor Series:
3992F
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*METEOROLOGICAL RADAR, *ELECTROMAGNETIC PROBES, *ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS, *PARTICLE COUNTERS, DATA PROCESSING, PARTICLE SIZE, AIRCRAFT, TEST METHODS, PRECIPITATION, RAIN, RADAR REFLECTIONS, C BAND
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Report Date:
1976 Feb 27