Analysis of Two Convective Storms Using Polarimetric X-Band Radar and Satellite Data

We analyzed two convective storms that passed over or near the Milešovka meteorological observatory. The observatory is located at top of a hill and has been recently equipped with Doppler polarimetric X-band radar FURUNO WR2120 for cloud investigations. Our analysis was based mainly on data measured in vertical cross-sections (RHI-Range-Height Indicator). Radar also used classifying hydrometeors by newly developed XCLASS (X-band CLASSification) algorithm. rapid scan geostationary satellite Meteosat Second Generation to validate measurements upper parts storms. Although an attenuation correction applied reflectivity differential measurements, typical radars noticeable. It manifested reflectivity, co-polar correlation coefficient specific phase. Nevertheless, can be analyze internal structure severe classification major innovation previously published algorithm identifies seven types hydrometeors: light rain, wet snow, dry ice, graupel, hail. uses horizontal phase, coefficient, temperature, applies fuzzy logic determine type hydrometeor. new practically eliminates unrealistic results around below melting layer provided original snow more cases, areas individual have realistic shapes compared shows reasonable study