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Automated Detection And Characterization Of Mesocyclones In X-Band Radar Observations, Raychel E. Nelson
Automated Detection And Characterization Of Mesocyclones In X-Band Radar Observations, Raychel E. Nelson
The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research
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High Wind Alerts: A System Created With Observations From The X-Band Teaching And Research Radar, Lauren Warner
High Wind Alerts: A System Created With Observations From The X-Band Teaching And Research Radar, Lauren Warner
The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research
Following the August 13, 2011, Indiana State Fair stage collapse tragedy, caused by a wind gust from an approaching thunderstorm, Purdue University enforced a wind speed restriction of 30 mph (13 m s-1) for tents at outdoor events. During these events, volunteers stand outside with handheld anemometers, measuring and reporting when the wind speeds exceed this limit. In this study, we report testing of a new system to automate high-wind alerts based on observations from a Doppler radar, the X-band Teaching and Research Radar (XTRRA), near Purdue’s campus. XTRRA scans over campus at low elevations approximately every 5 minutes. Using …