Meteorological applications of radar

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Radar has been used by meteorologists for 30 years or so but it is only during the latter half of this period that the full measure of its versatility has come to be recognised. Operationally important techniques have been or are being developed to identify and track severe storms, to provide warning of tornadoes, to measure and forecast rainfall quantitatively, and to measure winds, turbulence and wind shear. At the same time research meteorologists are using specialised radar techniques to investigate many poorly understood aspects of atmospheric behaviour. This review highlights the strengths and limitations of radar as a tool for observing the atmosphere and attempts to provide a balanced view of its many applications in meteorology.

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