Session 3 Integrated Measurement Systems for Informing Operations and Decision Making, Including Extreme Events

Monday, 13 January 2025: 1:45 PM-3:00 PM
348 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Host: 25th Symposium on Meteorological Observation and Instrumentation
Chair:
Gilberto Javier Fochesatto, LMD, Atmospheric Dynamics, Palaiseau, AK
CoChair:
Francesca Marie Lappin, NSF, OU Center for Autonomous Sensing and Sampling, Norman, OK

Making informed decisions is crucial for preparedness and safety in weather and climate-related activities. The need to monitor and manage natural resources, such as precipitation/water, and extreme weather events, has underscored the importance of precise atmospheric measurements, which have significant implications for operations and decision-making.

Well-defined integrated measurement systems and data analysis tools can support the decision-making process for weather forecasters and operations managers. This session will explore the available measurement systems that can guide operations and decision-making, including the designs of these systems and results from their deployments.

Papers:
1:45 PM
3.1
A Demonstration of Low-Cost Observations in the Face of Adversity
Brianna M. Smith, UCAR, Boulder, CO; and P. A. Kucera, S. Best, A. Brathwaite, K. Payne, M. Steinson, R. Zieber, J. Rener, B. Bubon, and W. Nicewonger

2:00 PM
3.2
An Overview of the Timeline from Inception to Operations of Radars of the Climavision Weather Radar Network
Dale Francis, Climavision, Louisville, KY; and T. Goode, M. Daquel, T. Pulver, E. Pawsat, A. Seader, D. Evans, B. Jennings, M. Simpson, J. van Doore, and C. Goode

2:15 PM
3.3
Verification of Flash Flood Watches and Warnings using 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations and Doppler Radar
Andre Brathwaite, Barbados Meteorological Services, Charnocks, Christ Church, Barbados; and P. A. Kucera, M. Steinson, K. Payne, B. M. Smith, R. Zieber, W. nicewonger, and S. Best

2:45 PM
3.5
Freezing Rain Detection and Reporting by Novel Ceilometer and Forward Scatter Sensor
Reijo Roininen, Vaisala Oyj, Vantaa, Finland; and T. Linna

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