Storm top detection

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2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Radar for meteorological use

C342S02600R, C342S089000, C342S091000, C342S118000, C342S123000, C342S175000, C342S176000, C342S179000, C342S195000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11528803

ABSTRACT:
A method of characterizing a maximum height of a storm cell for an aircraft is provided. First reflectivity data formed from a first scan of a storm cell by a radar is received and a first centroid of the storm cell is identified. Second reflectivity data formed from a second scan of the storm cell by the radar is received and a second centroid of the storm cell is identified. A scan axis for a third scan of the storm cell based on the first centroid and the second centroid is determined. Third reflectivity data formed from the third scan of the storm cell by the radar at a first time is received. The third reflectivity data is sampled to form pixel data that includes a reflectivity indicator determined for each pixel formed from the third reflectivity data. A maximum height of the storm cell is determined by processing the pixel data.

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