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Microwave satellite retrievals for tropical cyclone forecasting and research
Chelle L. Gentemann, Remote Sensing Systems, Santa Rosa, CA; and D. K. Smith and F. J. Wentz
Worldwide, forecast centers rely heavily on satellite data in their analyses and numerical weather prediction models. Visible and infrared satellite observations have been used for many years, and more recently the utility of microwave retrievals has been recognized. A near real-time (NRT) microwave data website has been developed specifically for the tropical cyclone research and forecast community. Current and prior storms are presented with collocated active and passive microwave retrievals from QuikScat and TRMM. The operational forecast community will find Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) storm forecasts with QuikScat wind vector maps of active storms and TRMM Microwave Imager (TMI) SSTs at both current and forecasted positions. Archived data from prior storms are also available for research and data analysis training. Use of this web site has increased since it was first developed in August 2000. Current capabilities and future plans, including the integration of direct broadcast on AQUA, will be presented.
Poster Session 1, Tropical Cyclones, Large-scale Dynamics and Convection
Monday, 29 April 2002, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
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