Modeling the Distribution of Hailstones by Mean Max Sizes on the Territory of Kakheti (Georgia) using Data of the Freezing Level in the Atmosphere and Radar Measurements

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Avtandil G. Amiranashvili
Nana R. Bolashvili
Zaza M. Gulashvili
Nino K. Jamrishvili
Nikoloz E. Suknidze
Khatia Z. Tavidashvili

Abstract

Results of modeling of the distribution of hailstones by mean max diameter (D) on the territory of Kakheti (Georgia) using data of the freezing level in the atmosphere and radar measurements of hail max sizes in clouds are presented. Maps of the distribution of hail by the average maximum diameter in the territory of Kakheti for individual months, from April to September, have been built. The vertical distribution of D on the indicated territory in the range of heights from 0.11 to 3.84 km was studied

Keywords:
Hail, map of hail distribution by size.
Published: Oct 11, 2021

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Amiranashvili, A. G. ., Bolashvili, N. R., Gulashvili, Z. M. ., Jamrishvili, N. K. ., Suknidze, N. E. ., & Tavidashvili, K. Z. . (2021). Modeling the Distribution of Hailstones by Mean Max Sizes on the Territory of Kakheti (Georgia) using Data of the Freezing Level in the Atmosphere and Radar Measurements. Journals of Georgian Geophysical Society, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.48614/ggs2420212881
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