Title

A 3D Drop-Size Distribution Model Based On The Convolution Of Raindrops At Terminal Velocity

Abstract

Using a matrix of drop size distributions (DSDs), measured by a microscale array of disdrometers, a method of spatial and temporal DSD interpolation is presented. The goal of this interpolation technique is to estimate the DSD above the disdrometer array as a function of three spatial coordinates, time and drop diameter. This interpolation algorithm assumes simplified drop dynamics, based on cloud advection and terminal velocity of raindrops. Once a 3D DSD has been calculated, useful quantities such as radar reflectivity Z and rainfall rate R can be computed and compared with corresponding rain gauge and weather radar data.

Publication Date

1-1-2002

Publication Title

International Journal of Remote Sensing

Volume

23

Issue

15

Number of Pages

3115-3121

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/01431160210127056

Socpus ID

0036329768 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0036329768

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