Data source Parameters
used in the study Spatial
resolution Temporal resolution
C-band polarimetric Doppler weather radar Reflectivity at horizontal polarization (dBZ), differential reflectivity (dB), differential propagation phase (deg.), cross-correlation 150 m along radial and 1° along azimuth ~ 15 min
Disdrometer (OTT parsivel) Rain rate (mm h-1), concentration of precipitation particles in diameter classes 0.2-25 mm (m-3 mm-1). In-situ 1 min
Ceilometer (CHM15k) Cloud base height (m), cloud cover (oktas), cloud penetration depth (m) - 15 sec
INSAT-3DR Brightness temperature (K) 4 x 4 km 30 min
ERA-5 u-wind (m s-1), v-wind (m s-1), geopotential (m2 s-2) 0.25° x 0.25° 1 hour
Radiosonde Temperature (K), mixing ratio (g kg-1), wind speed (m s-1), wind direction (deg.), CAPE (J kg-1) etc. - -