METR 2413 LAB
Fri. Feb. 6, 2004
Due Friday, Feb 13th


1. What are the differences between base reflectivity products and composite reflectivity products?


2. Which radar mode would you trust most to accurately resolve an echo top (VCP-11, VCP-21, or VCP-31)? Why?


3. What is VIL? What is the climatological value of VIL for hail in Oklahoma in March?


4 . List at least three causes of “anomalous propagation”.

5. Using the following image, what is the wind direction at the surface?  Is the wind veering or backing with height?  Is there warm or cold air advection?  And finally, what is the approximate wind direction at the height corresponding to the first range ring?