METHODS FOR MONITORING AND ESTIMATION ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
METHODS FOR MONITORING AND ESTIMATION ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
Author(s): Alexandru AntalSubject(s): Education, General Reference Works, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies
Keywords: satellite; rain gauges; microwaves; weather radars; precipitations;
Summary/Abstract: The monitoring and estimation of atmospheric precipitations are extremely important in the analysis of rainfall risks. The present article presents three methods of precipitation monitoring and estimation, being the most frequently used today, namely, the weather radar, the rain gauge and the satellite. The main objective of this article is to present these three types of instruments and to highlight the errors and limitations that can occur in estimating and determining atmospheric precipitation. Each technique is limited by certain disadvantages and therefore the methods need to be complemented to some extent. This has led to the interconnection of different sensors that combine the strengths of each sensor.
Journal: Journal of Defense Resources Management (JoDRM)
- Issue Year: 10/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 197-211
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English