Investigating KDP signatures inside and below the dendritic growth layer with W-band Doppler radar and in situ snowfall camera Abstract. Polarimetric radars provide variables like the specific differential phase (KDP) to detect fingerprints of dendritic growth in the dendritic growth layer (DGL) and secondary ice production, ...

❄️ Snowfall study!

W-band radar and snowflake images show high KDP can arise from turbulence, blowing snow, small crystals, and surface dendritic aggregates—not just heavy snowfall.

#SnowScience #RadarMeteorology #Cryosphere
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Convective storm detection (Storm 🌪️)

Convective storm detection is the meteorological observation, and short-term prediction, of deep moist convection. DMC describes atmospheric conditions producing single or clusters of large vertical extension clouds […]

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Bow echo (Storm 🌪️)

A bow echo is the characteristic radar return from a mesoscale convective system that is shaped like an archer's bow. These systems can produce severe straight-line winds and occasionally tornadoes, causing major damage. They can also […]

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The National Weather Service (#NWS) presented at #IAEM24 on the process of updating the agency’s radar systems. With aging #radars becoming cost-prohibitive, efforts are underway to modernize while actively gathering feedback to meet #EmergencyManagement user needs. #RadarMeteorology @IAEM