Composite Reflectivity

A vertical composite of reflectivity depicting the highest reflectivity measured over each point on the Earth's surface.

Features:

A color image of maximum reflectivity generated from the radar's entire volume scan

Generated in precipitation and clear air modes

16 levels of reflectivity in precipitation mode

8 levels of reflectivity in clear air mode

460km effective range of the radar scan

4km x 4km data resolution

The images extends twice the distance from the radar than Base Reflectivity

Benefits:

Helps determine where rain and snow is falling

Not limited to one elevation angle, entire volume scan is used to determine maximum reflectivity

Notes maximum reflectivity on legend

Key Beneficiaries:

All users

Application:

Precipitation detection and tracking