Applications for Three-Dimensional Computer Graphic Cloud Representations Produced from Satellite Imagery

Abstract

In this research process, two-dimensional satellite topographic images are used to produce 3-D, mathematically defined, cloud-topography models. This research focuses on applications for three-dimensional cloud representations which are displayed above a topographic surface. The computer graphic cloud-topography displays are produced using actual GOES satellite data, Defense Mapping Agency topography data, and rawinsonde upper air data. Data from these three sources is used to generate three-dimensional models which mathematically define cloud cover and topography for a given area. By applying computer graphics techniques, these three-dimensional models can be displayed as continuous tone images or perspective line drawings. Satellite data and topography data, displayed in this manner, produces a realistic depiction of cloud cover displayed above a topographic surface. As for applications, these displays can be used for cloud studies, briefing aids, and flight simulations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156903

Entities

People

  • Arthur C. Meade

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Cloud Cover
  • Computers
  • Flight Simulations
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Image Processing
  • Meteorology
  • Operating Systems
  • Radiosondes
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topography
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

Readers

  • Climatology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

Technology Areas

  • Space