Measurement of rainfall with the aid of weather radar

Authors

  • AB BHATTACHARYA Department of Meteorology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge. U. S. A.
  • R BHATTACHARYA Institute of Radio Physics and Electronics. University of Calcutta, Calcutta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v39i1.3180

Abstract

The theory of the radar reflectivity factor and how to determine the radar parameters must be clearly known for an accurate measurement of rainfall with the help of a weather radar. Procedures for achieving these ends are presented first. Kinematics and microphysical influences on Z-R relationships and the effect on the rainfall estimates are pointed out. Consideration of radar areal estimates of rainfall utilizing gauges for calibration indicates a significant reduction in percent error when adjustments are made on a storm basis and thus suggesting an improved technique. Factors affecting such measurements are finally outlined.

 

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Published

01-01-1988

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A. BHATTACHARYA and R. BHATTACHARYA, “Measurement of rainfall with the aid of weather radar”, MAUSAM, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 45–50, Jan. 1988.

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Vol. 39 No. 1 (1988): MAUSAM

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