Validation of the SATVIS Meteorological Range Estimation Model in the Northern Arabian Sea

Abstract

The Navy's SATVIS Meteorological Range Estimation Model is evaluated utilizing a subset of Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) data over the northern Arabian Sea during October 1988 through May 1989. Variations in aerosol optical depth and the ratio between AVHRR channels 1 and 2 are observed and correlated with synoptic data. SATVIS meteorological ranges are compared with those determined using the Navy Aerosol Model. Sources of error are discussed in light of recent observations of the vertical distribution of aerosols in the troposphere. A qualitative assessment of SATVIS as a Navy Tactical Decision Aid (TDA) is attempted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA248291

Entities

People

  • G. M. Mineart
  • J. C. Hinz
  • J. Haggerty
  • T. F. Lee

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Masses
  • Arabian Sea
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Boundary Layer
  • Case Studies
  • Data Processing
  • Environment
  • High Resolution
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Processing Equipment
  • Specular Reflection
  • Tactical Decision Aids

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation