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On the Single-Doppler Measurements of Divergence in Clear Air

R. RabinNational Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, OK 73069

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I. ZawadzkiNational Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, OK 73069

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Abstract

The relationship between convective scales in the pre-storm environment and Doppler measurements of divergence is discussed with attention to problems inherent in radar measurements. A method is suggested to minimize the effects of beam smoothing and reflectivity weighting. A case study indicates the possibility of operational short-term forecasting of the onset time of precipitation from the radar measurements of divergence.

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The relationship between convective scales in the pre-storm environment and Doppler measurements of divergence is discussed with attention to problems inherent in radar measurements. A method is suggested to minimize the effects of beam smoothing and reflectivity weighting. A case study indicates the possibility of operational short-term forecasting of the onset time of precipitation from the radar measurements of divergence.

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