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Precipitation Measurement and Hydrology
Jürg Joss,Albert Waldvogel,Chris G. Collier +2 more
- pp 577-606
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In this article, the most important advantage of using radar for precipitation measurements is the coverage of a large area with high spatial and temporal resolution from a single point and in real time.Abstract:
The most important advantage of using radar for precipitation measurements is the coverage of a large area with high spatial and temporal resolution from a single point and in real time. Furthermore, the three-dimensional picture of the weather situation can be extended over a very large area by compositing data from several radars. However, we have not been able until recently to make measurements over a large area with an accuracy acceptable for hydrological applications.read more
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