Hail detection methods using radar data
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Different methods for hail detection are presented in the seminar. The presented methods use radar reflectivity measurements to determine the occurrence of hail. We compared observations made on meteorological stations, radar derived product developed by Faculty of mathematics and physics (FMF) and radar derived product VIL (Vertically integrated liquid). Comparison is performed for the period from 2006 to 2009 for ten selected days with observed hail. The biggest advantage of radar measurements of hail is that it gives a good estimate of the occurrence of hail in areas where there are no direct observations.
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