Radar Meteorology by Robert M. Rauber, Stephen W. Nesbitt - 9781118432624

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Radar MeteorologyA First Course\nAuthor(s): Robert M. Rauber, Stephen W. Nesbitt\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Wiley-Blackwell\nISBN-13: 9781118432624, 978-1118432624\nSynopsis\nA comprehensive introduction to the current technology and application of radar in meteorology and atmospheric sciences\n\n Written by leading experts in the field, Radar Meteorology, A first Course offers an introduction to meteorological radar systems and applications, with emphasis on observation and interpretation of physical processes in clouds and weather systems. This comprehensive introduction to the subject offers an overview of the quantities essential to radar meteorology including the radar reflectivity factor, and Doppler, dual-polarization, and multi-wavelength radar variables. The authors highlight wind retrieval from single and multiple Doppler radars, precipitation estimation and hydrometeorological applications, with chapters dedicated to int.