Radar identification of urban-enhanced thunderstorm activity for Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Mace L. Bentley, Walker S. Ashley, J. Anthony Stallins

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Abstract

The distribution of warm season (June through August) thunderstorm activity surrounding Atlanta, Georgia from 1997-2006 was identified from composite reflectivity data obtained from the network of National Weather Service radars (WSR-88D). Maxima of medium- to high-reflectivity episodes were identified to the north of and within downtown Atlanta and immediately east of the primary urban expansion of the central business district. Additional enhanced, high-reflectivity areas are found south of downtown Atlanta. These regions are also correlated with high-density urban expansion south of the Atlanta CBD.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2011 - Proceedings
Pages413-416
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventIEEE GRSS and ISPRS Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2011 - Munich, Germany
Duration: Apr 11 2011Apr 13 2011

Publication series

Name2011 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2011 - Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceIEEE GRSS and ISPRS Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2011
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period4/11/114/13/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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