Efficient Ways to Learn Weather Radar Polarimetry
Reference
Baldini, L., E. Gorgucci, and V. Chandrasekar, “Hydrometeor classification methodology for C-band polarimetric radars”, Proceedings of ERAD, pp. 62-66, 2004
Beard, K.V., D.B. Johnson, and A.R. Jameson, “Collisional forcing of raindrop oscillations”, J. Atmos. Sci., vol. 40, pp. 455-462, 1983
Beard, K.V., and A.R. Jameson, “Raindrop canting”, J. Atmos. Sci., vol. 40, pp 448-454, 1983
Beard, K.V., and A. Tokay, “A field study of raindrop oscillations: Observations of size spectra and evaluation of oscillation causes”, Geophys. Res. Lett., vol. 18, pp. 2257-2260, 1991
Brandes, E.A., G. Zhang, and J. Vivekanandan, “Experiments in rainfall estimation with a polarimetric radar in a subtropical environment”, J. Appl. Meteor., vol. 41, pp. 674-685, 2002
Brandes, E.A., G. Zhang, and J. Vivekanandan, “Comparison of polarimetric radar drop size distribution retrieval algorithms”, J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol., vol. 21, pp. 584–598, 2004
Brandes, E.A., G. Zhang, and J. Vivekanandan, “Drop size distribution retrieval with polarimetric radar: model and application”, J. Appl. Meteor., vol. 43, pp. 461–475, 2004
Bringi, V.N., G. Huang, V. Chandrasekar, and E. Gorgucci, “A methodology for estimating the parameters of a gamma raindrop size distribution model from polarimetric radar data: application to a squall-line event from the TRMM/Brazil campaign”, J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol., vol. 19, pp. 633–645, 2002
Bringi,
V.N., T.D. Keenan, and V. Chandrasekar, “Correcting C-band radar reflectivity
and differential reflectivity
data
for rain attenuation: a self-consistent method with constraints”, IEEE
Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens., vol. 39, pp. 1906–1915, 2001
Bringi, V., and V. Chandrasekar, Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar: Principles and Applications, 1st edition, Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Cao,
Q., G. Zhang, and M. Xue, “Variational retrieval of raindrop size distribution
from polarimetric radar data in
presence
of attenuation”, preprint, 13th Conference on IIPS, AMS Annual Meeting,
Phoenix, AZ, January 11–15,
2009
Cao, Q., G. Zhang, E.A. Brandes, and T.J. Schuur, “Polarimetric radar rain estimation through retrieval of drop size distribution using a Bayesian approach”, J. Appl. Meteor. Climatol., vol. 49, no. 5, pp. 973-990, 2010
Cao, Q., and G. Zhang, “Errors in estimating raindrop size
distribution parameters employing disdrometer and simulated raindrop spectra”, J. Appl.
Meteor. Climatol., vol. 48, pp.
406–425, 2009
Cao, Q., “Observational study of rain microphysics and rain retrieval using polarimetric radar data”, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Oklahoma, pp. 208, 2009.
Cao,
Q., G. Zhang, E. Brandes, T. Schuur, A. Ryzhkov, and K. Ikeda, “Analysis of
video disdrometer and polarimetric
radar data to characterize rain microphysics in Oklahoma”, J.
Appl. Meteor. Climatol., vol. 47, pp. 2238–2255, 2008
Chuang C., and K.V. Beard, “A numerical model for the equilibrium shape of electrified raindrops”, J. Atmos. Sci., vol. 47, pp. 1374-1389, 1990
Doviak, R., and D. Zrnic, Doppler Radar and Weather Observations, 2nd edition, San Diego: Academic Press, 1993.
Green, A.W., “An approximation for the shape of large raindrops”, J. Appl. Metero., vol. 14, pp. 1578-1583, 1975
Jensen, M., D. Arnold, and D. Crockett, “System-level microwave design: radar-based laborator y projects”, IEEE Trans. on Education, vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 414-419, 2000
Keenan, T.D., L.D. Carey, D.S. Zrnic, and P.T. May, “Sensitivity of 5-cm Wavelength Polarimetric Radar Variables to Raindrop Axial Ratio and Drop Size Distribution”, J. Appl. Mereor., vol. 40, pp. 526-545, 2001
Lim, S., V. Chandrasekar, and V. Bringi, “Hydrometeor classification system using dual-polarization radar measurements: model improvements and in situ verification”, IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sensing, vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 792-801, 2005
Liu, H., and V. Chandrasekar, “Classification of hydrometeors based on polarimetric radar measurements: development of fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy systems, and in situ verification”, J. Atmos. Ocea. Tech., vol. 17, pp. 140-164, 2000
Lumori, M., and E. Kim, “Engaging students in applied electromagnetics at the University of San Diego”, IEEE Trans. on Education, to appear. Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/TE.2009.2026636
Marshall, J.S., and W.M. Palmer, “The distribution of raindrops with size”, J. Meteor., vol. 5, pp. 165-166, 1948
Marzano, F.S., D. Scaranari, and G. Vulpiani, “Super vised fuzzy-Logic classification of hydrometeors using C-band weather radars”, IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sensing, vol. 45, no. 11, pp. 3784-3799, 2007
Marzano, F.S., D. Scaranari, M. Montopoli, and G. Vulpiani, “Supervised classification and estimation of hydrometeors from C-band dual-polarized radars: a Bayesian approach”, IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sensing, vol. 46, no. 1, pp. 85-98, 2008
Meneghini, R., and L. Liao, “On the equivalence of
dual-wavelength and dual-polarization equations for estimation of the raindrop size distribution”, J.
Atmos. Oceanic Technol., vol. 24, pp. 806–820, 2007
Mishchenko, M.I., L.D. Travis, and D.W. Mackowski, “T-Matrix computations of light scattering by nonspherical particles: a review”, J. Quant. Spectrosc. Radiat. Transfer, vol. 55, no. 5, pp. 535-575, 1996
Palmer, R., M. Year y, M. Biggerstaff, P. Chilson, J. Crain, K. Droegemeier, Y. Hong, A. Ryzhkov, T. Schuur, S. Torres, T.-Y. Yu, G. Zhang, Y. Zhang, “Weather radar education at the University of Oklahoma: An integrated interdisciplinary approach”, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, vol. 90, pp. 1277-1282, 2009
Park, H., A.V. Ryzhkov, D.S. Zrnic, and K. Kim, The hydrometeor classification algorithm for the polarimetric WSR-88D: description and application to an MCS”, Weather and Forecasting, vol. 24, pp.730-748, 2009
Pruppacher, H.R., and K.V. Beard, “A wind tunnel investigation of the internal circulation and shape of water drops falling at terminal velocity in air”, Quart. J. Roy. Meteor. Soc., vol. 96, pp. 247-256, 1970
Pruppacher, H.R., and R.L. Pitter, “A semi-empirical determination of the shape of cloud and raindrops”, J. Atmos. Sci., vol. 28, pp. 84-86, 1971
Rahman, H., and B. Sholy, “Teaching an undergraduate radar systems course: a global perspective”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, pp. 1-6, 2002
Ryzhkov, A.V., T.J. Schuur, D.W. Burgess, P.L. Heinselman, S.E. Giangrande, and D.S. Zrnic, “The Joint Polarization Experiment: polarimetric rainfall measurements and hydrometeor classification”, Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., vol. 86, pp. 809–824, 2005
Schuur, T.J., A.V. Ryzhkov, P.L. Heinselman, D.S. Zrnic, D.W. Burgess, and K.A. Scharfenberg, “Observations and classification of echoes with the polarimetric WSR-88D radar”, National Severe Storms Laboratory, report, 2003
Solano, M., J. Ipina, J. Zamanillo, and C. Perez-Vega, “X-Band gunn diode oscillator for a multiple-frequency continuous-wave radar for educational pur poses”, IEEE Trans. on Education, vol. 45, no. 4, pp. 316-322, 2002.
Straka, J.M., D.S. Zrnic, and A.V. Ryzhkov, “Bulk hydrometeor classification and quantification using polarimetric radar data: synthesis of relations”, J. Appl. Meteo., vol. 39, pp. 1341-1372, 2000
Ulbrich, C.W., “Natural variations in the analytical form of the raindrop size distribution”, J. Climate Appl. Meteor., vol. 22, pp. 1764–1775, 1983
Vivekanandan, J., D.S. Zrnic, S.M. Ellis, R. Oye, A.V. Ryzhkov, and J. Straka, “Cloud microphysics retrieval using S-band dual-polarization radar measurements,” Bull. of Amer. Mete. Soc., vol. 80, no. 3, pp. 381-388, 1999.
Vivekanandan, J., G. Zhang, and E.A. Brandes, “Polarimetric radar rain estimators based on constrained Gamma drop size distribution model”, J. Appl. Meteor., vol. 43, pp. 217-230, 2004
Vivekanandan, J., W. M. Adamsb, and V. N. Bringic, “Rigorous approach to polarimetric radar modeling of hydrometeor orientation distributions”, J. Appl. Meteo., vol. 30, no. 8, pp. 1053-1063, 1991
Xue,
M., M. Tong, and G. Zhang, “Simultaneous state estimation and attenuation correction
for thunderstorms with radar data
using an ensemble Kalman filter: tests with simulated data”, Quart.
J. Roy. Meteor. Soc., vol. 135, no. 643, pp. 1409–1423, 2009
Yeary, M., T.-Y. Yu, R. Palmer, H. Monroy, I. Ruin, G. Zhang, P. Chilson, M. Biggerstaff, C. Weiss, K. Mitchell, and L. D. Fink, “Working together for better student learning: A multi-university, multi-federal partner program for asynchronous learning module development for radar based remote sensing systems”, IEEE Trans. Education, accepted and to appear, 2010
Yeary, M., R. Palmer, T.-Y. Yu, K. Kloesel, K. Johnson, M. Biggerstaff, P. Chilson, and G. Zhang, “A Progress Report on a Hands-On Interdisciplinary Program for Severe Weather and Next-Generation Multi-Function Radar”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, pp.1-18, Session 1809. Pittsburg, PA. June 2008
Yeary, M., T-Y. Yu, R. Palmer, M. Biggerstaff, L. Fink, C. Ahern, and K. Tarp, “A Hands-on, Interdisciplinary Laboratory Program and Educational Model to Strengthen a Radar Curriculum for Broad Distribution”, ASEE Journal of Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 1-23, invited paper, fall 2007
Zhang, G., J. Vivekanandan, and E.A. Brandes, “A method for estimating rain rate and drop size distribution from polarimetric radar”, IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sensing, vol. 39, no. 4, pp. 830-840, 2001
Zhang, G., J. Sun, and E. Brandes, “Improving parameterization of rain
microphysics with disdrometer and radar observations”, J. Atmos.
Science, vol. 63, no. 4, pp. 1273–1290, 2006.
Zrnic, D.S., A.V. Ryzhkov, J. Straka, Y. Liu, and J. Vivekanandan, “Testing a procedure for automatic classification of hydrometeor Types”, J. Atmos. Ocea. Tech., vol. 18, pp. 892-913, 2001