Analysis and forecast spatiotemporal distribution of thunderstorms and hail the territory of Belarus

Authors

  • Piotr S. Lopukh Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus
  • Katsiaryna S. Berazhkova Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

aviation meteorology, thunderstorm, hail, flight safety, radiolocation, meteorological forecast

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the problem of ensuring the safety of aircraft during take-off and landing. Thunderstorm and hail is one of the most dangerous meteorological phenomena in aviation. To prevent accidents associated with these phenomena, it is necessary to clearly understand the patterns of their occurrence and spatial distribution. In connection with the rapid growth of passenger and cargo traffic, it is necessary to be able to receive and provide actual meteorological information in real mode, as well as to be able to receive high-quality and timely weather forecast. To study the spatial-temporal patterns of the distribution of thunderstorms and hail, Belgidromet’s meteorological instrumental data for 1989–2016 was processed, synoptic maps were analyzed in comparison with calculated forecasts, including WRF, and maps were made using ArcGIS.

Author Biographies

  • Piotr S. Lopukh, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    doctor of science (geography), full professor; head of the department of earth science and hydrometeorology, faculty of geography and geoinformatics

  • Katsiaryna S. Berazhkova, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    postgraduate student at the department of earth science and hydrometeorology, faculty of geography and geoinformatics

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2019-06-11

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No. 1 (2019): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Geography and Geology

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Lopukh, P.S. and Berazhkova, K.S. 2019. Analysis and forecast spatiotemporal distribution of thunderstorms and hail the territory of Belarus. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Geography and Geology. 1 (Jun. 2019), 35–45. DOI:https://doi.org/10.33581/2521-6740-2019-1-35-45.