Multiparameter Radar and Aircraft Based Studies of the Micro-Physical, Kinematicand Electrical Structure of Convective Clouds

摘要

Ongoing studies of the microphysical kinematic and electrical evolution of twoconvective clouds observed by radar and aircraft during the Convective and Precipitation Electrification Project (CaPE) are reported. A complete life-cycle of cloud evolution from radar first echo to mature phase is documented using reflectivity (ZH) and differential reflectivity (ZDp). Aircraft data from T-28, NOAA-P3, NCAR King Air and Wyoming King Air are in the process of being analyzed for particle type, electric field from field mills and up/down draft. Surface field mills and LLP data give an indication of first cloud-to-ground lightning time and location. Another on-going study is related to multiparameter radar studies of lightning echoes and a triggered lightning event.... Radar, Electrical, Storms, Lightning.