Differential Reflectivity (Z DR ) calibration for CASA radar network using properties of the observed medium
2009
The Center for Collaborative and Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA) has deployed a Distributive, Adaptive and Collaborative Sensing (DCAS) network of four radars in central Oklahoma working as a closed-loop system since 2006. The radars operate at the X-band frequency and are capable of polarimetric and Doppler measurements. The radar network is being evaluated for Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (QPE). QPE algorithms based on radar power measurements (e.g. Z H and Z DR ) require bias correction. Z DR calibration is required prior to any application of the self-consistency principle. Two different methods were evaluated for Z DR bias correction. The intrinsic properties of dry aggregated snow present above the melting layer and light rain measurements close to the ground are used for the study. Results show a Z DR calibration accuracy of 0.2 dB or less for both analyzed events when both methods are compared.
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