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Radar image of the May 6, 2003 tornadic supercell in Massac County, IL
 

Information on Local Studies  

• A detailed meteorological overview of the May 17, 1999 derecho
  
• A detailed meteorological overview of the May 5, 1996 derecho
  
• The 4 May 2003 Tri-State Supercells (pdf version; large file)
• Observations of the 17 June 1997 Tornadoes
• Observations of Flow Structure and Mesoscale Circulations Associated with the 5 May 1996 Asymmetric Derecho in the Lower Ohio Valley
• Summaries from various research papers

Advanced Science and Safety Training  

Radar Training for Emergency Managers and Other Interested Parties

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• Part 1 - Introduction to the Course
• Part 2 - Basic radar physics
• Part 3 - Basic 88D information, velocity dealiasing, & precipitation estimation
• Part 4 - Reflectivity, velocity, storm-relative motion, & basic interpretation
• Part 5 - Derived products (mesocyclone, TVS, & others) & interpretation
• Part 6 - Examples: supercells
• Part 7 - Examples: more supercells
• Part 8 - Examples: QLCS's and derechoes
• Part 9 - Pulse storms, neat non-severe images, and warning decision making

          Send me an e-mail about the course.
         For information on the NWS radar images (RIDGE) click here