High-Resolution Radar Analysis of Precision Extremes In Ecuador and North Peru and Implications of the Enso-Dynamics

The objective of this research and analysis of extreme events at the regional level and the dynamics of atmospheric circulation associated with these. The study site includes the meteorological transition zone that extends from the coast of southern Ecuador and northern Peru, through the Andes and even the eastern slopes of the mountain range. A temporary series since 2014-2020 of the Radarnetsur Radares Network allows to identify and explain relevant space-time patterns such as persistent, transitory and episodic cycles. The identification of precipitation characteristic patterns allows us to understand the high heterogeneity of the daytime cycle and the occurrence of extreme events and its topographic dependence. According to the situation of synoptic winds, these patterns change their direction and therefore maps of diurnal and annual cycles of precipitation, as well as areas with high potential of extreme events are generated. The typical storm generation and direction are analyzed, particularly their influence on the modification of local precipitation development by topographic and synoptic factors.

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