Analysis of Supercell Storm Structure and Mesocyclone Parameters

By using the high spatial and temporal resolution Jinan Doppler Weather Radar data and Jinan,Xingtai sounding data,the radar signature and mesocyclone parameters of 54 supercells during 2003-2008 were analyzed.The results showed that the probability of a supercell forming would be higher when SI (showalter index) ≤ -2℃,K (K index) ≥ 30℃ and 0-6 km wind shear15 m/s.The supercell storms can generally be divided into two categories,namely,type of isolation and mosaic type.To the type of isolation,the max reflectivity,cell-based VIL,max reflectivity height,cell top,mesocyclone base and top were significantly higher than the mosaic type.Isolation-type supercells had significantly higher probability of hail,lower probability of gale than the mosaic category.The mesocyclone attribute differences between isolation-type and mosaic type supercells determined the differences of storm structures and severe weather phenomenon.