Satellite Derived Winds

Abstract

This report explains how satellite derived winds are produced, discusses reliability and accuracy of satellite winds, possible uses, and provides instructions for decoding TWXX-series bulletins. It identifies differences in decoding procedures for U.S., Japanese, and European GOES wind bulletins, and it also provides example of bulletin and how data may be plotted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087023

Entities

People

  • Brian E. Heckman

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Decoding
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Instructions
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Measurement
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Observation
  • Quality Control
  • Radiosondes
  • Reliability
  • Standards
  • Wind

Readers

  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites