Shortrange Forecasting through Extrapolation of Satellite Imagery Patterns. Part I. Motion Vector Techniques.
Abstract
The advent of the geosynchronous satellite with 1-km resolution has presented meteorologistis with the opportunity to routinely track and forecast smaller scale weather phenomena than hitherto was possible. The enormous data rate, however, precludes a completely manual system of data interpretation and forecasting, so to fully utilize this opportunity we must use computers. Following examples set by forecasters using digitized radar data, we are developing techniques to make guidance forecasts through automatic extrapolation of satellite imagery. Candidate techniques for extracting motion vectors from satellite imagery have been selected and programmed. This report describes the techniques and presents results of a preliminary test using simulated motions of selected satellite video images.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 26, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA073081
Entities
People
- H. Stuart Muench
- Rupert S. Hawkins
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory