Lightning and Squall Line Identification from DMSP Satellite Photographs.

Abstract

Unusual light streaks appearing in high resolution nighttime satellite photographs of the United States were investigated to determine their origin. The temporal and spatial variations of the light streaks and their association with clouds suggested that the satellite sensor detected lightning. In this preliminary study, a satellite photograph recorded during new moon was compared with synoptic weather maps and surface weather observations from selected stations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 28, 1976
Accession Number
ADA034380

Entities

People

  • Antoine H. Sizoo
  • James A. Whalen

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • High Resolution
  • Identification
  • Lightning
  • Maps
  • Meteorological Charts
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Observation
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects