Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
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Articles | Volume 15, issue 6
Articles | Volume 15, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-15-1689-2022
© Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-15-1689-2022
© Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 15, issue 6
Research article
 | 
22 Mar 2022
Research article |  | 22 Mar 2022

Detecting wave features in Doppler radial velocity radar observations

Matthew A. Miller, Sandra E. Yuter, Nicole P. Hoban, Laura M. Tomkins, and Brian A. Colle

Model code and software

matlab-RadarSim Matthew A. Miller https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5247995

Video supplement

KBOX 20110112 Reflectivity, Velocity, and Waves Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54298

KOKX 20101226 Velocity and Waves Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54362

Idealized Waves Cross Section and PPI Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54363

Wave Motion Study: Sample Speed 250 sec Wave Speed 30 m/s Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54386

Wave Motion Study: Sample Speed 250 sec Wave Speed 40 m/s Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54387

Idealized Waves PPI, Cross Section, and RHI Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54364

KOKX 20210201 Reflectivity, Velocity, and Waves Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54365

KASPR 20210201 Reflectivity, Waves, Velocity, and Spectrum Width Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54366

KBOX 20201217 PPI and RHI Reflectivity, Velocity, Difference, and Waves Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54367

Hurricane Sandy Stitched Reflectivity and Waves Matthew Miller https://doi.org/10.5446/54368

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Short summary
Apparent waves in the atmosphere and similar features in storm winds can be detected by taking the difference between successive Doppler weather radar scans measuring radar-relative storm air motions. Applying image filtering to the difference data better isolates the detected signal. This technique is a useful tool in weather research and forecasting since such waves can trigger or enhance precipitation.
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