Abstract
During the Maritime Continent Thunderstorm Experiment (MCTEX), a C-band dual-polarimetric radar was positioned over the Tiwi Islands. The radar was used in conjunction with a lightning detection network to document the microphysical and electrical lifecycle of tropical island thunderstorms. Emphasis was placed on testing the non-inductive graupel-ice particle charging theory. This theory was tested by comparing the lightning flash rates to the evolution of graupel mass above the freezing level. The results suggest that graupel was an active participant in thunderstorm electrification and was a necessary ingredient for lightning.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 351-354 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1999 29th International Conference on Radar Meteorology - Montreal, Que., Can Duration: Jul 12 1999 → Jul 16 1999 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the 1999 29th International Conference on Radar Meteorology |
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| City | Montreal, Que., Can |
| Period | 07/12/99 → 07/16/99 |