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Remote Sensing Observations of Thunderstorm Features in Latvia
Svetlana AniskevichAgrita BriedeMaris KlavinsZanita Avotniecesubject
Lightning detectionmeteorological satellite010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciencesRenewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment0208 environmental biotechnologyTJ807-83002 engineering and technologythunderstorms01 natural sciencesRenewable energy sources020801 environmental engineeringlaw.inventionlightning detectionremote sensingweather radarlawRemote sensing (archaeology)ThunderstormEnvironmental scienceWeather radarMeteorological satellite0105 earth and related environmental sciencesGeneral Environmental ScienceRemote sensingdescription
AbstractThunderstorms are the most hazardous meteorological phenomena in Latvia in the summer season, and the assessment of their characteristics is essential for the development of an effective national climate and weather prediction service. However, the complex nature of convective processes sets specific limitations to their observation, analysis and forecasting. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyse thunderstorm features associated with severe thunderstorms observed in weather radar and satellite data in Latvia over the period 2006–2015. The obtained results confirm the applicability of the selected thunderstorm features for thunderstorm nowcasting and analysis in Latvia. The most frequent features observed on days with thunderstorm were maximum radar reflectivities exceeding 50 dBZ and the occurrence of overshooting tops and tilted updrafts, while the occurrence of gravity waves, V-shaped storm structures and small ice particles have been found to be useful indicators of increased thunderstorm severity potential.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-01 | Environmental and Climate Technologies |