Precipitation and cloud microstructure variations between two southern Indian stations

Balaji Kumar Seela; K. Krishna Reddy; J. Jayalakshmi; T. Narayana Rao; Pay-Liam Lin; Chian-Yi Liu; Utpal Kumar

doi:10.1117/12.2218458

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9 May 2016 Precipitation and cloud microstructure variations between two southern Indian stations

Balaji Kumar Seela, K. Krishna Reddy, J. Jayalakshmi, T. Narayana Rao, Pay-Liam Lin, Chian-Yi Liu, Utpal Kumar

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Proceedings Volume 9876, Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Clouds, and Precipitation VI; 98761O (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218458
Event: SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing, 2016, New Delhi, India

Abstract

Raindrop size distribution (RSD) characteristic variations between two southern Indian stations [Gadanki (13.5° N, 79.2° E) Kadapa (14.47° N, 78.82° E)] using ground based parsivel disdrometer data are studied. Number concentration of mid and large drops is more over Gadanki when compared to Kadapa precipitation. The mean value of mass weighted mean diameter (D_m) is higher in Gadanki than Kadapa precipitation. Both monthly and diurnal variations of D_m show higher values of D_m over Gadanki than Kadapa. After classifying the precipitations systems into stratiform and convective, Gadanki has higher (lower) D_m than Kadapa in stratiform (convective).

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Balaji Kumar Seela, K. Krishna Reddy, J. Jayalakshmi, T. Narayana Rao, Pay-Liam Lin, Chian-Yi Liu, and Utpal Kumar "Precipitation and cloud microstructure variations between two southern Indian stations", Proc. SPIE 9876, Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Clouds, and Precipitation VI, 98761O (9 May 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218458

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