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Circulation Detection and Analysis. Dr. Kim Elmore Warning Research and Development Division. Circulations in Two Dimensions. Circulations are important as proxy signatures for severe weather. Circulations in Three Dimensions. Circulation Tracking. Radar radial velocity. 3D Tracking.
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Circulation Detection and Analysis Dr. Kim Elmore Warning Research and Development Division
Circulations in Two Dimensions Circulations are important as proxy signatures for severe weather NSSL Laboratory Review February 17-19, 2009
Circulations in Three Dimensions NSSL Laboratory Review February 17-19, 2009
Circulation Tracking Radar radial velocity 3D Tracking 2D Tracking NSSL Laboratory Review February 17-19, 2009
Additional Utility • Circulation track used for: • damage path assessment • emergency search and rescue • assessment of building and storm shelter integrity and performance (FEMA) 3D Circulation Track 8-9 February 2008 NSSL OnDemand System NSSL Laboratory Review February 17-19, 2009
Questions • Are in order! NSSL Laboratory Review February 17-19, 2009