Abstract: A simple technique for using radar reflectivity to improve model initialization is presented. Unlike previous techniques, the scheme described here does not infer rain rates and heating profiles from assumed relationships ...

Abstract: Electrified thunderstorm anvil clouds extend the threat of natural and triggered lightning to space launch and landing operations far beyond the immediate vicinity of thunderstorm cells. The deep convective updrafts of ...

Abstract: The accuracy and availability of data from a network of 915-MHz boundary layer wind profilers operated by the U.S. Air Force on the Eastern Range are assessed using an automated quality control (QC) algorithm developed by ...