RADAR CLIMATOLOGY


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In addition to the figures available in the thesis, 12-h synoptic radar summaries from the winter season of 1997 (January through March) will be shown here. Two dominant radar regimes in which significant radar returns were observed have been classified into "post-frontal" and "pre-frontal" categories. Unique and interesting images will also be shown such as a case of chaff, strong canyon/downslope winds, etc.

POST-FRONTAL CASES


January 11, 0000-1155 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

January 28, 1200-2355 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

February 27, 0000-1155 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

March 3, 1200-2355 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

PRE-FRONTAL CASES


January 22, 1200-2355 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

January 23, 0000-1155 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

January 25, 1200-2355 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

February 17, 1200-2355 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

CHAFF


February 2, 0000-1155 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL

STRONG LOW-LEVEL EASTERLY FLOW


January 12, 0000-1155 UTC

10 dbz or greater Median REF Median VEL