Chapter 7: Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

NEXRAD (next-generation radar) reflected microwaves, analyzed on principle of Doppler effect, reveal storm intensity . can detect motion toward and away from radar site: strong counterclockwise rotation is the hallmark of a mesocyclone. Focus: Forecasting Severe Storms with the Vertical Wind Profiler and the Oklahoma Mesonetwork. Vertical Wind ... ................
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