pyart.correct.compute_theoretical_vpr#

pyart.correct.compute_theoretical_vpr(ml_top=3000.0, ml_thickness=200.0, val_ml=3.0, val_dr=-3.0, h_max=6000.0, h_res=1.0)[source]#

Computes an idealized vertical profile of reflectivity

Parameters:

  • ml_top (float) – melting layer top [m asl]

  • ml_thickness (float) – melting layer thickness [m]

  • val_ml (float) – value in the peak of the melting layer

  • val_dr (float) – decreasing ratio above the melting layer

  • h_max (float) – maximum altitude at which to compute the profile [m asl]

  • h_res (float) – profile resolution [m]

Returns:

val_theo_dict (dict) – A dictionary containg the value at each altitude, the reference altitude and the top and bottom of the melting layer