P1.7
Wind vector fields derived from GOES rapid scan imagery
Christopher S. Velden, CIMSS/Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; and D. Stettner and J. Daniels
Wind vector fields derived from GOES rapid scan imagery
Christopher S. Velden and Dave Stettner
University of Wisconsin - Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies
ABSTRACT
GOES rapid scan imagery was used as input to automated wind extraction algorithms developed at UW-CIMSS. Derived wind fields resulting from employing successive rapid scan images are evaluated. It will be shown that more frequent sampling improves the vector field density and quality. The optimal tracking time interval is dependent on spectral band type. A statistical analysis versus rawindsondes will be presented.
Applications of the GOES rapid scan wind fields will be presented and will include examples from hurricanes, severe storms and field experiments.
Suggested topic: 3) Operational Applications
Poster Session 1, Operational Applications of Satellite Observations: Part II
Monday, 10 January 2000, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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