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This research aims to analyze the characteristics and distribution of mesoscale cloud clusters in southern European Russia based on radar and lightning data.

April 10, 2026

Features of Mesoscale Cloud Clusters in the South of European Russia on August 4–5, 2016 according to Data of Lightning Registration and Radar Observations

Key Points

This research aims to analyze the characteristics and distribution of mesoscale cloud clusters in southern European Russia based on radar and lightning data.
Analyzed radar characteristics and parameters of thunderstorm activity
Utilized DMRL radars and LS 8000/7002 lightning sensors
Studied variations in lightning types and current characteristics
Demonstrated the effectiveness of DMRL radars and lightning sensors for detecting mesoscale vortices
Interpreted data on lightning polarity and current characteristics to enhance weather forecasting
Highlighted the spatiotemporal distribution of cloud clusters on specific dates

Abstract

The study presents an analysis of the spatiotemporal distribution of radar characteristics and parameters for the thunderstorm activity of mesoscale cloud clusters on August 4–5, 2016 in the area of the North Caucasus coast. It is shown that DMRL radars and LS 8000/7002 lightning sensors can be used for detecting mesoscale vortices. Data on variations in different types of lightning, polarity, and current characteristics are interpreted in terms of the diagnostic and prognostic potential for detecting mesoscale vortices.

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Journals

Russian Meteorology and Hydrology

Institutions

Polar Geophysical Institute

Institute of Applied Geophysics of the Academy of Sciences

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