Real-time tephra detection and dispersal forecasting by a ground-based weather radar

• Main Authors: Magfira Syarifuddin, Jenkins, Susanna F., Ratih Indri Hapsari, Yang, Qingyuan, Taisne, Benoit, Andika Bayu Aji, Nurnaning Aisyah, Hanggar Ganara Mawandha, Djoko Legono
• Other Authors: Asian School of the Environment
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Science::Geology; Tephra; Ground-Based Weather Radar
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/160601
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Tephra plumes can cause a significant hazard for surrounding towns, infrastructure, and air traffic. The current work presents the use of a small and compact X-band multi-parameter (X-MP) radar for the remote tephra detection and tracking of two eruptive events at Merapi Volcano, Indone-sia, in May...