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Outline
Introduction
Conclusion
Ph
Ph >> Pv ZDR >> 0
Ph
Ph ~ Pv ZDR ~ 0
Reflectivity (ZH)
Reflectivity (ZH)
Hail !!
Current
5 bands ~1 km ~4-8 km Every 3 hr Every 15 min N/A
Current
5 bands ~1 km ~4-8 km Every 3 hr Every 15 min N/A
Current
5 bands ~1 km ~4-8 km Every 3 hr Every 15 min N/A
Convective Initiation
Enhanced-V Signature
Usually related to Supercell/Severe Weather
Enhanced-V Signature
Usually related to Supercell/Severe Weather
Real-Time detection of lightning across most of the Western Hemisphere Flash Rate and Trends IC/CC as well as CG lightning
When?
GOES-R Launch scheduled for Fall 2015
When?
GOES-R Launch scheduled for Fall 2015 Operational with products available 2016
When?
GOES-R Launch scheduled for Fall 2015 Operational with products available 2016
Conclusion
New radar and satellite technology will result in improved forecast and warning operations.
Conclusion
New radar and satellite technology will result in improved forecast and warning operations.
Links
Dual-Polarization Radar NWS ROC http://www.roc.noaa.gov/WSR88D/ NSSL http://www.cimms.ou.edu/~schuur/radar.html Next Generation Weather Satellite (GOES-R) http://www.goes-r.gov/
Thank You!
Daniel C. Miller National Weather Service 2909 Aviation Way West Columbia, SC 29170 803.822.8133 daniel.miller@noaa.gov