Second Conference on Meteorological Applications of Lightning Data

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Using LDAR II total lightning data in an operational setting: Experiences at WFO Fort Worth TX

Nicholas W. S. Demetriades, Vaisala, Inc., Tucson, AZ; and G. R. Patrick

Data from Vaisala's LDAR II network, centered in north Texas near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, is being delivered in real-time to the National Weather Service Forecast office (WFO) in Fort Worth TX. Total lightning data from LDAR II can be displayed on AWIPS workstations at the WFO to aid forecaster decision making for critical products and services. This paper examines the utility of incorporating LDAR II information into the operational data stream at WFO Fort Worth during spring/summer 2005.

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Session 6, Advances in lightning technology and transfer of that technology from research to operations
Tuesday, 31 January 2006, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM, A307

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