This study presents an improved fuzzy logic-based algorithm, originally developed for the U.S. Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) system, to classify meteorological echoes (MS) and non-meteorological echoes (non-MS) in S-band dual-polarization radar data from China New Generation Weather Radar (CINRAD) with S-band of type A (SA). In the improvement process, the "true" MS and non-MS are identified firstly using the combination of a single-polarization radar technique for distinguishing the MS and non-MS from 73,423 radar records and then manual inspection. Subsequently, a statistical analysis of dual-polarization variables and their derived parameters is conducted to obtain the characteristics of the MS and non-MS. Finally, the membership function parameters in the fuzzy logic-based algorithm are refined based on these characteristics. The performance of the improved algorithm is evaluated under four weather scenarios: clear-sky, weak precipitation, heavy precipitation and typhoon. The results demonstrate that the improved algorithm effectively distinguishes between non-MS and MS, with outcomes that align well with real echo data. In practical applications, the improved algorithm markedly reduces residual non-MS contamination while preserving the MS. In order to assess the improved algorithm more comprehensively, 7339 radar samples randomly collected at Nanchang radar station from January to November 2023 are used for the statistical evaluation of the algorithm. Results reveal that the improved algorithm eliminates the majority of the non-MS while maintaining the integrity of MS structures. In contrast, the original algorithm has limited capability in filtering the non-MS, particularly near radar stations and mountainous regions. Overall, the results demonstrate that the improved algorithm substantially enhances data quality control and accuracy in the application of CINRAD/SA radar products.
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