About the Possibility of Using the “Meteor 735CDP10” Radar for Monitoring Volcanic Formations, Dust Storms and Smoke from Large Fires in Atmosphere in South Caucasus

Abstract

There are presented some results of the analysis of radar and ground monitoring of dust storms and smoke from large fires in the atmosphere over the territory of Eastern Georgia. Remote monitoring was carried out using the”METEOR 735CDP10“weather radar. The dust concentration (PM10 and PM2.5) in the surface air was measured hourly at four locations in Tbilisi. Also here are presented radar data on the movement of dust formation in the atmosphere above the study area. It was shown that, following the appearance of dust formations in the atmosphere above the studied points, a strong growth of PM10 and PM2.5, as well as a decrease of the visibility, were noted at the Earth's surface. If necessary, it is possible to monitor volcanic formations, dust storms and smoke from large fires in the atmosphere and in the South Caucasus.