Radar climatology of hail storms in and near northeastern Colorado: 15 May - 31 July 1962 with comparative data for 1961
Date
1962-11
Authors
Schleusener, Richard A., author
Henderson, Thomas J., author
Civil Engineering Section, Colorado State University, publisher
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Abstract
Data are presented on the origin and track of hail producing precipitation cells during the period 15 May - 1 August 1961. The data from 1962 tend to confirm the preliminary results from 1961 which indicated a general change in storm movement from the west or southwest in May and June to a direction of movement from the northwest in July. A scattering of hail risks perpendicular to these directions would appear to be advantageous. These data provide a substantial beginning in determining the climatology of hailstorms in the High Plains region. With confirming data from years of less intense hail activity, application can be made to problems of insurance premium rating. The data in this report are being used in development of plans for attempts at beneficial modification of hailstorms.
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CER62RAS79.
November 1962.
Prepared for the Crop-Hail Insurance Actuarial Association.
Report of research supported by National Science Foundation and Crop-Hail Insurance Actuarial Association.
November 1962.
Prepared for the Crop-Hail Insurance Actuarial Association.
Report of research supported by National Science Foundation and Crop-Hail Insurance Actuarial Association.
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Hail -- Colorado