Hydrometeor classification

Description


Hydrometeor classification products are based on reflectivity and on the dual polarization variables differential reflectivity, specific differential phase, correlation coefficient and the linear depolarization ratio. Dual-channel measurements are used to deduce the types of scatterers present in the atmosphere, such as rain, hail, snow, graupel and even non-meteorological targets such as insects, chaff and clutter.

Parameters

• dBZh , dBZv, ρ hv, φDP, ZDR, LDR

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