| Term | Radar correlation coefficient RhoHV |
|---|---|
| Definition | Correlation coefficient (also referred to as ρhv or rho) provides a measure of the consistency of the shapes and sizes of targets within the radar beam. A higher value shows a higher consistency in the size and shape of radar targets, while a lower value indicates greater variability in shapes and sizes. Definition from US National Weather Service naming according to WMO-CF extensions (https://community.wmo.int/en/activity-areas/wis/wmo-cf-extensions) |
| Sampling medium | Air |
| Aggregation type | Categorical |
| Units | - |
| Provenance | US National Weather Service |
| Provenance uri | https://www.weather.gov/jan/dualpolupgrade-products#cc |
| Category | - |
| Note | - |
| Status | ACCEPTED |