FORECAST METHODS FROM SATELLITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Abstract
Two models of atmospheric flow, 'compensation' and 'moist over- compensation' are found to be useful in the study of tropical weather in conventional and satellite observations. A numerical weather prediction model simulating important physical processes in the low latitudes is developed to test the feasibility of using ATS information to infer future weather distribution. Diagnostic studies using ATS films and conventional synoptic weather maps describe the weather situations in the Central North Pacific in terms of the theoretical models. Results of the prediction experiment and future use of ATS type data in numerical prediction models are discussed and application recommended. Appendix A gives a description of one method of following cloud motion in satellite photographs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0697940
Entities
People
- John C. Freeman
- Keith Veigas
- Pieter Feteris
- Sam Rosenberg
- Troxel Ballou