Analysis of the Three-Dimensional Structure of the Misocyclones Generating Waterspouts Observed by Phased Array Weather Radar: Case Study on 15 May 2017 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Tornadoes are one of the most severe meteorological phenomena on the earth and their high winds cause serious damage to society. It is well known that vortices (mesocyclone or misocyclone, depending on their scale) in convective clouds contribute to tornadogenesis. High temporal resolution radar obs...

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Main Authors: Ryusho Imai, Nobuhiro Takahashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/14/21/5293