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Using the GANDOLF system as a tool to aid the forecasting of lightning strikes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2002

K M Soul ,
E J Archibald ,
P J Hardaker  and
A Hounsell
K M Soul
Affiliation:
Met Office, Beaufort Park, Easthampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3DN, UK
E J Archibald
Affiliation:
Met Office, Beaufort Park, Easthampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3DN, UK
P J Hardaker
Affiliation:
Met Office, Beaufort Park, Easthampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3DN, UK
A Hounsell
Affiliation:
Met Office, Beaufort Park, Easthampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3DN, UK
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Abstract

In partnership with the Environment Agency, the Met Office has developed a short-period thunderstorm forecasting system based on a conceptual life-cycle model of convective cells. Although originally intended to provide forecasts of intense precipitation, the model provides a mechanism for predicting other forms of severe weather phenomena associated with thunderstorms. This paper investigates the possibility of using GANDOLF to generate a forecast of lightning risk. Model life-cycle stages are compared against observed lightning locations in order to derive a basis for forecasting risk, and this was then tested on data for three different events. The results from this initial investigation seem promising and suggest this type of approach can be effective.

Type
Research Article
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Meteorological Applications , Volume 9 , Issue 2 , June 2002 , pp. 229 - 238
Copyright
© 2002 Royal Meteorological Society

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