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Numerical Simulation of a Downburst:
The sequence of images illustrates the motion of cold air comprising a downburst. Cold
temperatures are blue and purple, warmer temperatures are orange and red. Notice how the cold
air curls upon itself after coming in contact with the surface.
Courtesy of Glen Romine, University of Illinois
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Doppler Radial Velocity Signature of a Downburst:
An animation of radial velocity images from 8 June 1996 show a dry microburst east of Magna,
Utah (MAG), near the center of the animation. The downburst signature is most evident on the frame
at 02:07:51 UTC. Note the coupling of inbound (red) and outbound (green) winds. The radar was located
near the upper left corner of the display area.
Courtesy of NOAA/Warning Decision Training Branch
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| Related Web Sites |
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Microburst Handbook
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Learn more about microbursts in the semi-official microburst handbook.
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Downburst Potential
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Learn about the Wind Index and other indices that describe the probability of downbursts.
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Clear Air Turbulence
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Information on CAT Index, CAT climatology and satellite images of severe turbulence events.
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