Formation of the June 2013 Flood in Central Europe with a focus on Germany

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    • I Introduction
    • II Impact of the general weather situation "Low Central Europe"
    • III The days before heavy rain are significant for flood formation
    • IV Synoptic situation
    • V Satellite data
    • VI Radar data
    • VII Total precipitation & References
  • Chapter VI: Radar data
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  • Introduction
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  • Composite image "PM" from a volume scan with maximum reflectivity
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  • Local radar image "PL" from a volume scan in the Munich area
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  • Composite image "SQ" with calibrated radar values in mm per 6 hours
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Introduction

Germany's 17 radar stations are very important for the processes of nowcasting and managing the warnings for convective and long-lasting precipitation. Some of the images they produce are introduced here.

Radar composite image PM with Satellite image IR10.8, 31 May 2013, 00 UTC - 23 UTC (Source: DWD)

Local radar image PL from Munich Area with 3-dimensional information, 31 May 2013, 00 UTC - 23 UTC (Source: DWD)

Radar composite image SQ with calibrated radar values in mm per 6 hours, 31 May 2013, 00 UTC - 06 UTC / 06 UTC - 12 UTC / 12 UTC - 18 UTC / 18:00 - 00:00 UTC (Source: DWD)

 

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