SIMULTANEOUS X-BAND AND K-BAND STUDY OF PRECIPITATION TO DERIVE SPECIFIC Z-R RELATIONSHIPS

摘要

Using a simple scanning X-band radar and a vertically looking K-band radar, we show the need in using several specific Z-R relationships to improve the rain estimates by taking into account the high variability of rain regimes within the precipitations systems. To determine these specific Z-R relationships, we propose some simple classification schemes based on the trend of the reflectivity intensity.