Utilization of Satellite-Observed Cloud Patterns to Improve Analyses of Explosive Extratropical Maritime Cyclogenesis.

Abstract

On the basis of analysis of satellite imagery, a set of designated cloud patterns is explored to evaluate their potential for improving the forecasts of explosively deepening extratropical cyclones. An analysis of 23 western Atlantic Ocean cases included correlation of infrared satellite imagery with derived pressure diagrams and synoptic data. The study includes: (1) quantitative pattern definition, (2) frequency of occurrence statistics and (3) objective evaluations of usage potential. Specific findings include: (1) a high number of dual cloud element storms; (2) distinct developmental segments in pressure fall rates of the storms; (3) varying degrees of reliability for the designated cloud patterns and (4) discussion of the practicability of formulating a storm developmental analog from the designated cloud patterns. Keywords: Rapid cyclogenesis; Satellite storm observations; Cyclone cloud patterns; Satellite imagery; Thesis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162306

Entities

People

  • Dock David Williams Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Convection
  • Cyclones
  • Detection
  • Jet Streams
  • Meteorology
  • Navy
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Research Facilities
  • Ridges
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Statistics
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • Wind

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation

Technology Areas

  • Space