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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Bright Band Bright Band The term 'Bright Band' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A distinct feature observed by a radar that denotes the freezing level of the atmosphere. The term originates from a horizontal band of enhanced reflectivity that can result when a radar antenna scans vertically through precipitation. The freezing level in a cloud contains ice particles that are coated with liquid water. These particles reflect significantly more radiation (appearing to the radar as large raindrops) than the portions of the cloud above and below the freezing layer. The bright band can affect the ability of the NEXRAD algorithms to produce accurate rainfall estimates at far ranges because the algorithm may interpret reflectivity from the bright band as an overestimate of precipitation reaching the surface'. The term 'Bright Band' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The enhanced radar echo of snow as it melts to rain'. Previous 5 Terms: Breezy BRF Bridge, Class A Bridge, Class B Bridge, Class C Next 5 Terms: Bright Surge on the Disk (BSD) Bright Surge on the Limb (BSL) Brightness brightness temperature Brisk About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.