The newest Doppler radars, the type all National Weather Service offices use, have dual-polarization. This means the electromagnetic pulse sent out to detect objects in the atmosphere is both ...

In our radar series so far, we have gone over the basics of radar, reflectivity, and velocity. In the final installment, we go over tornado debris signature. We will show you how it works, what we ...

ABSTRACT A method for correcting the vertical profile of reflectivity measurements and rainfall estimates (VPR) in plan position indicator (PPI) scans of polarimetric weather radars in the melting ...

MINNEAPOLIS --We are no strangers to storms and extreme weather in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. That is why we have a full week dedicated to getting ready for future events. Part of Severe Weather ...

ABSTRACT Clouds are an important component of the earth’s climate system. A better description of their microphysical properties is needed to improve radiative transfer calculations. In the framework ...