Layer Composite Reflectivity

Shows the highest reflectivity through a horizontal layer in the atmosphere.

Features:

A color image of reflectivity at specific horizontal layers of the atmosphere

Generated in precipitation mode only

8 levels of reflectivity data

Highest reflectivity in the layer

Available for three altitude ranges:

1. Surface to 24,000 ft. MSL

2. 24,000 ft. to 33,000 ft. MSL

3. 33,000 ft. to 60,000 ft. MSL

460km effective range of the radar scan

4km x 4km data resolution

The images extends twice the distance from the radar than Base Reflectivity

Benefits:

The existence of precipitation in specific atmospheric layers is important to aviation

Identifies the maximum reflectivity in the layer shown

Maximum reflectivity in the layer anywhere in the region depicted on the legend

Detection of Bounded Weak Echo Regions and TVS

Key Beneficiaries:

Aviation users

Application:

Flight level hazard detection