Study in the Area of Satellite Meteorology. Volume 1. Mesoscale Weather Analysis and Prediction

Abstract

The basic research objectives were (1) to investigate new, long range uses of geosynchronous satellite data and (2) recommend a system design to implement the satellite-derived meteorological data. This system is to be known as the Meteorological Information System (MIS). This volume (Volume I) is concerned with the uses of satellite data. Emphasis has been concentrated on four facets of geosynchronous satellite data utilizations: Fundamental needs pertinent to analysis of visible and infrared imagery (including nephanalysis), temperature information from infrared radiometers, cloud-motion vector analysis, and software requirements for analysis and forecasting. In each of the studied areas attention has been given to anticipated data and display requirements. Identification of problem areas requiring further research is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005035

Entities

People

  • Eldon J. Wieman
  • Paul A. Davis
  • Robert L. Mancuso
  • Roy H. Blackmer Jr.
  • Sidney M. Serebreny

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Temperature
  • Climate Change
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Databases
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Meteorological Phenomena
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Meteorology
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Weather Stations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites