Positioning Tropical Cyclones in Satellite Imagery.

Abstract

A three step operational approach to positioning Pacific-based tropical cyclones in satellite imagery is presented. In the pre- analysis stage the image is acquired, selectively processed, and correctly gridded. During the analysis stage the circulation center of the cyclone is fixed based on cloud features in the image. In the third stage, post-analysis, quality control procedures assure optimum accuracy of the determined position fix.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA118428

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Availability
  • Continuity
  • Curvature
  • Cyclones
  • Detectors
  • Grids
  • High Resolution
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Oceanography
  • Reconnaissance
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Spacecraft
  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space