Publications related to Algorithms and Upgrades For the WSR-88D Radars

2022

Melnikov, Valery, Lindsey Richardson, Walter Zittle, Donald Rinderknecht, and Dusan Zrnic, 2022: Annual RPI report on tech transfer for FY 2022, Task 7: Nonlinear Receivers and Impact on ZDR (.docx, 13.2 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 69 pp.

2020

Annual RPI report for FY 2019. Tasks 7, 8, and 9 (.pdf, 11.9 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 51 pp.

Zrnic, D., R. Rabin, Q. Xu, and K. Nai, 2020: VAD analysis with inclusion of the deformation term (.docx, 2.1 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 24 pp.

2019

Jatau, Precious and Valery Melnikov, 2019: Bird detection algorithm for the WSR-88D radars (.pdf, 4.7 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 38 pp.

Melnikov, Valery, Richard Murnan, and Donald Burgess, 2019: Applications of an Expanded ZDR Scale (.pdf, 3.1 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 21 pp.

2018

Jatau, Precious and Valery Melnikov, 2018: Bird detection algorithm for the WSR-88D radars (.pdf, 6.4 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 45 pp.

2017

Melnikov, V., D. Zrnic, A. Free, R. Ice, and R. Macemon, 2017: Monitoring Radar Calibration using Ground Clutter (.pdf, 1 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 21 pp.

Zrnic, D., V. Melnikov, and R. J. Doviak, 2017: Capabilities of existing USA civilian radars to detect plumes Part I (.docx, 2 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 25 pp.

Zrnic, D., V. Melnikov, and P. Zhang, 2017: Capabilities of existing USA civilian radars to detect plumes Part II (.pdf, 4.2 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 23 pp. (updated 10 June 2019)

2016

Melnikov, Valery, Stephen Castleberry, Richard Murnan, and Maj. David McDonald, 2016: Cloud detection using the WSR-88Ds (.pdf, 5.6 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 74 pp.

Melnikov, Valery, Richard Murnan, and Donald Burgess, 2016: Detecting and tracking of airborne volcanic ash with the WSR-88Ds (.pdf, 3.6 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 55 pp.

2015

Melnikov, Valery, and Dusan Zrnic, 2015: Feasibility of monitoring ZDR calibration using ground clutter (.pdf, 2.86 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 34 pp.

2013

Melnikov, Valery, Dusan Zrnic, Mike Schmidt, and Richard Murnan, 2013: ZDR calibration issues in the WSR-88Ds (.pdf, 2.8 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 55 pp.

2011

Andrić, J., 2011: Microphysical properties of ice crystal growth revealed in polarimetric radar data (.pdf, 7.8 MB), M.S. thesis, School of Meteorology, University of Oklahoma, 106 pp. (Update 28 Sep 2015, restore missing equations to the file.)

Kumjian, M., H. Reeves, and A. Ryzhkov, 2011: Polarimetric signatures in winter storms (.pdf 9.25 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 27 pp.

Picca, J. and A. Ryzhkov, 2011: Polarimetric radar discrimination between small, large, and giant hail at S band (.pdf 518 kB), NOAA/NSSL report, 13 pp.

Schuur, T., and H. Reeves, 2011: Determination of winter precipitation types (.pdf 2.56 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 20 pp.

Zhang, P., D. Zrnic, and A. Ryzhkov, 2011: Verification of Beam Blockage Correction by Comparison Between Radar QPE and Rain Gage Measurement (.pdf 146 kB), NOAA/NSSL report, 7 pp.

2010

Kumjian, M., J. Picca, S. Ganson, A. Ryzhkov, and D. Zrnic, 2010: Three body scattering signatures in polarimetric radar data (.doc, 1.7 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 12 pp.

Melnikov V., R. Lee, and N. Langlieb, 2010: Hail reflectivity signatures from two adjacent WSR-88Ds: carrier frequency and calibration issues (.pdf, 1.27 MB). 26th Conference on International Interactive Information and Processing Systems (IIPS), Atlanta, GA, USA, AMS, 8.5.

Ryzhkov, A., D. Zrnic, J. Krause, M. Kumjian, and S. Ganson, 2010: Discrimination between large and small hail, final report (.doc, 3.62 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 18 pp.

Zhang, P., D. Zrnic, and A. Ryzhkov 2010: Partial Beam Blockage Correction Using Dual-Polarimetric Measurements Applied for Estimating VIL (.doc, 9.1 MB), NOAA/NSSL report, 18 pp.

2009

Melnikov, V., P. B. Chilson, D. B. Mechem, 2009: Extending the capabilities of the polarimetric WSR-88D: observations of cirrus clouds and moist layers (.pdf 1.05 MB). Preprints, 34th Conference on Radar Meteorology, Williamsburg, VA, USA, AMS, P3.1.

Melnikov, V., T. J. Schuur, A. V. Ryzhkov, 2009: Recognition of lightning echoes with the polarimetric WSR-88D (.pdf, 1.32 MB). Extended Abstracts, 34th Conference on Radar Metorology, Williamsburg, VA, USA, AMS, P13.8.

Melnikov, V. M., D. S. Zrnic, R. M. Rabin, R. B. Pierce, P. Zhang, 2009: Radar polarimetric signatures of fire plumes (.pdf, 752 kB). Extended Abstracts, 25th Conference on International Interactive Information and Processing Systems (IIPS), Phoenix, AZ, USA, AMS, 15.2.

2008

Ivic, I., D. S. Zrnic, and S. M. Torres, 2008: NSSL's Dual-polarization Censoring Algorithm (.pdf, 56 kB), NOAA/NSSL report, 3 pp.

Ivic, I., D. S. Zrnic, and S. M. Torres, 2008: NSSL's Dual-polarization Censoring Algorithm Coefficient Table (.xls, 28 kB).

Melnikov, V. M., P. Zhang, D. S. Zrnic, and A. Ryzhkov, 2008: Recombination of Super Resolution Data and Ground Clutter Recognition for the Polarimetric WSR-88D (.pdf, 11.3 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 36 pp.

Zrnic, D., S. V. M. Melnikov, and I. Ivic, 2008: Processing to Obtain Polarimetric Variables on the ORDA (Final Version) (.doc, 1.48 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 60 pp.

2007

Bachman, S., 2007: Spectral Analyses of the Dual Polarizatin Doppler Weather Radar Data (.pdf, 15.8 MB), Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Oklahoma, 180 pp.

Zrnic, D., S. V. M. Melnikov, J. K. Carter, and I. Ivic, 2007: Calibrating Differential Reflectivity on the WSR-88D, Part II (.doc, 331 kB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 16 pp. (updated 27 Nov 2007)

2005

Torres, S., M. Sachidananda, and D. Zrnic, 2005: Signal Design and Processing Techniques for WSR-88D Ambiguity Resolution (.pdf, 3.86 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, Part 9, 112 pp.

Zrnic, D., S. V. M. Melnikov, and J. K. Carter, 2005: Calibrating Differential Reflectivity on the WSR-88D (.pdf, 223 kB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 34 pp.

2004

Bachmann, S., 2004: Analysis of Doppler Spectra Obtained with WSR-88D Radar from Non-stormy Environment (.pdf, 2.35 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 94 pp.

Melnikov, V.M., 2004: Simultaneous Transmission Mode for the Polarimetric WSR-88D (.pdf, 2.57 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 84 pp.

Torres, S., M. Sachidananda, and D. Zrnic, 2004: Signal Design and Processing Techniques for WSR-88D Ambiguity Resolution (.pdf, 4.77 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, Part 8, 154 pp.

2003

Melnikov, V. M., D. S. Zrnic, R. J. Doviak, and J. K. Carter, 2003: Calibration and Performance Analysis of NSSL's Polarimetric WSR-88D (.pdf, 4.15 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 77 pp.

Ryzhkov, A., 2003: Rainfall Measurements with the Polarimetric WSR-88D Radar (.pdf, 12.1 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 99 pp.

Schuur, T., P. Heinselman, and K. Scharfenberg, 2003: Overview of the Joint Polarization Experiment (JPOLE) (.pdf, 5.79 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 38 pp.

Schuur, T., A. Ryzhkov, and P. Heinselman, 2003: Observations and Classification of Echoes with the Polarimetric WSR-88D Radar (.pdf, 7.93 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 45 pp.

Torres, S., D. Zrnic, and Y. Dubel, 2003: Signal Design and Processing Techniques for WSR-88D Ambiguity Resolution (.pdf, 4.18 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, Part 7, 103 pp.

Zrnic, D., 2003: Cost Benefit Analysis (.doc, 49 kB), NOAA/NSSL report, 5 pp. (Updated 16 Nov 2017)

2002

Doviak, R. J., J. Carter, V. Melnikov, and D. S. Zrnic, 2002: Modification to the Research WSR-88D to Obtain Polarimetric Data (.pdf, 6.03 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 49 pp.

Sachidananda, M., 2002: Signal Design and Processing Techniques for WSR-88D Ambiguity Resolution (.pdf, 1.60 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, Part 6, 57 pp.

2001

Fang, M., and R. J. Doviak, 2001: Spectrum Width Statistics of Various Weather Phenomena (.pdf, 5.61 MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 62 pp.

1998

Doviak, R. J., and D. S. Zrnic, 1998: WSR-88D Radar for Research and Enhancement of Operations: Polarimetric Upgrades to Improve Rainfall Measurements (.pdf, 6.8MB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 110 pp. [Supplements and errata (.pdf, 213 kB) — updated 16 Mar 2017]

Torres, 1998: Ground Clutter Canceling with a Regression Filter (.pdf, 383 kB), NOAA/NSSL Report, 37 pp.

1988

Sirmans, D., D. S. Zrnic, and N. Balakrishnan, 1988: Doppler Radar Dual Polarization Considerations for NEXRAD, NOAA/NSSL Report, Part II (.pdf, 1.75 MB), 70 pp.

1986

Sachidananda, M. and D. S. Zrnic, 1986: Characteristics of Echoes from Alternately Polarized Transmission (.pdf, 1.88 MB), NOAA/NSSL/CIMMS Report, 64 pp.

Sirmans, D., D. S. Zrnic, and M. Sachidananda, 1986: Doppler Radar Dual Polarization Considerations for NEXRAD, NOAA/NSSL Report, Part I (.pdf, 2.74 MB), 109 pp.

Zrnic, Dusan S., Steven D. Smith, Arthur Witt, Robert M. Rabin, and Mangalore Sachidananda, 1986: Wind Profiling of Stormy and Quiescent Atmospheres With Microwave Radars (.pdf, 74 MB), NOAA Technical Memorandum, ERL NSSL-98, 48 pp.