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Severe-hail detection with C-band dual-polarisation radars using convolutional neural networks
Vincent Forcadell
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CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
Descartes Underwriting, Paris, France
Clotilde Augros
CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
Olivier Caumont
CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
Météo-France, Direction des opérations pour la prévision, Toulouse, France
Kévin Dedieu
Descartes Underwriting, Paris, France
Maxandre Ouradou
CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
Cloé David
CNRM, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, Toulouse, France
Jordi Figueras i Ventura
Météo-France, Direction des systèmes d'observation, Toulouse, France
Olivier Laurantin
Météo-France, Direction des systèmes d'observation, Toulouse, France
Hassan Al-Sakka
Leonardo Germany GmbH, Neuss, Germany
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Short summary
This study demonstrates the potential of enhancing severe-hail detection through the application of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to dual-polarization radar data. It is shown that current methods can be calibrated to significantly enhance their performance for severe-hail detection. This study establishes the foundation for the solution of a more complex problem: the estimation of the maximum size of hailstones on the ground using deep learning applied to radar data.
This study demonstrates the potential of enhancing severe-hail detection through the application...
