Radar Meteorology: Principles and Practice

ISBN-13: 9781108460392 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 276 str.

Frederic Fabry

Opis

This practical full-color textbook introduces the fundamental physics behind radar measurements and their meteorological interpretation, for students, researchers, and practitioners.

Recenzje

'Finally, a book which explains weather radar and radar meteorology with a combination of depth and breadth which is suitable for graduate students, undergraduates, and general meteorologists alike. Professor Fabry covers a very diverse array of topics, with the detail that most will want, and provides extensive references for aspiring specialists to dig deeper.' Joshua Wurman, President and Founder, Center for Severe Weather Research, Boulder, Colorado

Spis treści

Preface; List of symbols; List of acronyms; 1. Meteorology and radar; 2. Fundamentals of weather radar measurements; 3. Radar reflectivity and products; 4. Reflectivity patterns; 5. Doppler velocity information; 6. The added value of dual-polarization; 7. Convective storm surveillance; 8. Monitoring widespread systems; 9. Radar estimation of precipitation; 10. Nowcasting; 11. Additional radar measurements and retrievals; 12. Cloud and spaceborne radars; 13. What does radar really measure?; Appendix A. Mathematics and statistics of radar meteorology; References; Index.