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What is the difference between base and composite reflectivity?

April 26, 2017base Composite Reflectivity

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What is the difference between base and composite reflectivity?

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The main difference is composite reflectivity shows the highest dBZ (strongest reflected energy) at all elevation scans, not just the reflected energy at a single elevation scan. This can be seen in the images below from the Salt Lake City radar.