CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Greg Tipton Street address: NWS Office, 1901 South State Route 134 City: Wilmington State, Zip: OH, 45177 Phone (w/ extension): 937 383-0229 E-Mail: Greg.Tipton@noaa.gov Today's Date: 03/19/2004
INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESOURCE
Author: Greg Tipton and John DiStefano
New or revised entry in the catalogue? New
Date of creation or latest revision: 03/10/2004
Title: WSR-88D Radar Techniques
DESCRIPTION
This training is related to:
Meteorology
COMAP or other training facility's course
Research paper
This training is intended for:
Self-paced training
Other
Forecasters preparing to take on duties associated with that of radar/warning meteorologist.
Convection
Topics:
Radar
Subject of the material:
Information surrounding several WSR-88D Radar Techniques have been compiled for easy reference during severe weather operations. The techniques assessed are: manual Mesocyclone and TVS signatures, Mid-Altitude Radial Convergence, VIL Density, Elevated Reflectivity Core, Three-Body Scatter Spike, and Upper Level Divergence. Addressed with each technique is the scientific basis behind the technique, makeup of the technique, operational considerations, examples, and specific references. "
" This material has been put together in Web-based form for easy browsing. Each topic is also available in "pdf" format for hardcopy. The package can also be downloaded (zip file) for incorporation into your office's Intranet.Location(s):
Generic
Format(s):
Web Material
Hard Copy
Other
(1) HTML files that can be easily browsed on-line (Microsoft Internet Explorer preferred). (2) Each section available in PDF format. (3) Reference Guide available in WordPerfect format.Length or estimated time for completion: Seven primary sections = 30 minutes each.
Additional Information:
The material can be browsed on line (as is), or can be downloaded and incorporated into an office's Intranet structure.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION
Name: John DiStefano
Phone: (937) 383-0429
E-mail: John.Distefano@noaa.gov
URL: ftp://ftp.werh.noaa.gov/share/ILN/88D-Techniques/Intro.html
FTP download information: Go to the following site and download the file "radartech.zip". "ftp://ftp.werh.noaa.gov/share/ILN/88D-Techniques/radartech.zip" Work with your Web Master to set it up in a location of your choice.