The use of multi-frequency radar measurements for investigating microphysical processes during DYNAMO/AMIE Angela Rowe and Robert Houze, Jr. University.

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The use of multi-frequency radar measurements for investigating microphysical processes during DYNAMO/AMIE Angela Rowe and Robert Houze, Jr. University of Washington ASR Fall Working Group Nov 2013 Microphysics Breakout Rockville, MD Funded by NSF Grant # AGS-1059611 and DOE Grant # DE-SC0008452

S-PolKa Zuluaga and Houze (2013)

Hydrometeor profiles Ice crystals Ice crystals Dry Agg Dry Agg Graupel/Rimed Agg Graupel/Rimed Agg Wet Agg Wet Agg

Z PID V Graupel

Stratiform

Squall line

KAZR KAZR within context of broader system S-PolKa KAZR within context of broader system KAZR velocity providing additional kinematic information Anvils

Initial echo S-PolKa Dual-polarimetric variables!

Multi-wavelength radar network Full spectrum of clouds Microphysical details Early echo Warm-rain processes Melting, fall streaks, anvil, etc. Comparisons Attenuation correction Strengths of different wavelengths for particle identification (Brenda Dolan – MC3E) Regional (Darwin/Manus) What can the modeling community do with this information? Mean profiles of dominant hydrometeor type Vertical profiles or RHI snapshots of dual-pol variables?