Project Thread/New Construction/Photo du jour/Const. CAMs

[markhollin]

Looking west from Fifth Third Bank Building:
 

[Craiger]

The Nashville Yards cam seems to have become a Fifth and Broadway cam due to the wind this morning.

[Vrtigo]

22 hours ago, Mr_Bond said:

The two of us have noticed that many storms split up and go around the Nashville bowl, or the rain lightens up a bit as it passes over the bowl.  I once watched a major storm front moving in from the north (quite rare) just split in two and go to the east and west of us.

I don't know the exact science behind this, but I believe it has to do with the "heat island" effect present in most cities. Rain occurs when water condenses out of the air when it encounters colder temperatures, so warmer temperatures within a city could certainly alter the otherwise expected forecast.

[markhollin]

Looking SW from 10th floor of the Dream Hotel:

[chris holman]

Older pics 

[chris holman]

From all the rain

Most remember 2010

[nashvylle]

Wow it really shows how much 2010 was 

[claya91]

On 2/24/2019 at 8:06 PM, Vrtigo said:

I don't know the exact science behind this, but I believe it has to do with the "heat island" effect present in most cities. Rain occurs when water condenses out of the air when it encounters colder temperatures, so warmer temperatures within a city could certainly alter the otherwise expected forecast.

 

On 2/23/2019 at 9:41 PM, Mr_Bond said:

I was talking with someone about this on Wednesday.  The two of us have noticed that many storms split up and go around the Nashville bowl, or the rain lightens up a bit as it passes over the bowl.  I once watched a major storm front moving in from the north (quite rare) just split in two and go to the east and west of us.

Weather nerd here. People discuss this quite a bit, so I figure I'll chime in. Since there is about a 400 ft difference in elevation between outlying areas on the rim like Joelton and Downtown Nashville, orographics, or the "bowl" effect Mr. Bond elluded to occasionally have a slight influence on precipitation that falls in Nashville proper, however radar bias is the main culprit for this phenomenon.

Basically, the radar at the Nashville NWS in Old Hickory shoots a beam outward that detects precipitation/objects in a ~100 mile  fixed radius around Nashville. Because this beam has an upward trajectory as it travels, the further away from Nashville, the higher off the ground the radar samples the atmosphere. This means the rain/sleet/snow it depicts over Nashville is detected just above ground level but what it depicts at Clarksville or Bowling Green is actually detected thousands of feet above ground level. Since precipitation often evaporates as it falls towards the ground, the 'split' you often see as weather approaches the city is merely more accurate data being presented due to closer proximity to the radar site. It's a current limition of doppler radar technology that can only be remedied by increasing the density of radar sites.

 

 

Edited February 26, 2019 by claya91

[markhollin]

Skyline looking east from 12th floor of from TriStar Centennial Hospital several months ago:

 

[Mr_Bond]

2 hours ago, markhollin said:

Skyline looking east from 12th floor of from TriStar Centennial Hospital several months ago:

 

I'm always inspired by the efforts made by UPers to get a good photo.  I pray none of us are ever hurt or arrested.

[Mr_Bond]

10 hours ago, claya91 said:

Weather nerd here. People discuss this quite a bit, so I figure I'll chime in. Since there is about a 400 ft difference in elevation between outlying areas on the rim like Joelton and Downtown Nashville, orographics, or the "bowl" effect Mr. Bond elluded to occasionally have a slight influence on precipitation that falls in Nashville proper, however radar bias is the main culprit for this phenomenon.

Basically, the radar at the Nashville NWS in Old Hickory shoots a beam outward that detects precipitation/objects in a ~100 mile  fixed radius around Nashville. Because this beam has an upward trajectory as it travels, the further away from Nashville, the higher off the ground the radar samples the atmosphere. This means the rain/sleet/snow it depicts over Nashville is detected just above ground level but what it depicts at Clarksville or Bowling Green is actually detected thousands of feet above ground level. Since precipitation often evaporates as it falls towards the ground, the 'split' you often see as weather approaches the city is merely more accurate data being presented due to closer proximity to the radar site. It's a current limition of doppler radar technology that can only be remedied by increasing the density of radar sites.

Fascinating.  My friend who was discussing this with me measures rainfall in her yard and compares that to the official totals.  Since she lives near an area prone to flooding, she feels more informed by measuring rainfall herself.

[PillowTalk4]

Was just curious how markhollin's photo would look without the workers...

 

Edited February 26, 2019 by PillowTalk4

[chris holman]

Life without Batman

[PillowTalk4]

As much as I get tired of the Batman building being the focal point of photographers shooting the Nashville's skyline, I think it's a great addition to the skyline.  But, I remember the period in time you recreated created without it.  Nashville's skyline stayed stagnant for quite some time.

[markhollin]

Looking north from above Belmont University (courtesy of Clark Upton):

[Jamie Hall]

Tying in the original theme of this thread with the posts about rain: I'm impressed by how many of these construction crews stay on the job and work through the rain and downpours. I've passed several of the big construction sites and saw crews working outdoors through the rain. I'm guessing that the only time these guys really do take off is when there's lightning in the area.

[e-dub]

As I was driving back to the office after my coffee lunch (Crema, of course), SoBro was looking particularly nice today. Proud of you, SoBro.

 

[nashvylle]

Drury! What an impact

[markhollin]

World War I Victory Parade, 1918.  Looking north on Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd. from Church Street:
 

[chris holman]

 shot of our beautiful city from Encore 

[e-dub]

Fantastic shots, thanks for sharing these gems. That last one in particular is very good!

[tray1210]

From today,

Embassy suites/curio hotel

Grand Hyatt

Endeavor Broadway

[CenterHill]

5 hours ago, chris holman said:

 shot of our beautiful city from Encore 

 

 

Your shots are amazing @chrisholman 

[chris holman]

[markhollin]

Looking at East Nashville from above Cumberland River (courtesy of Nashville 360 Drone Study):