Enhancements to the Cross correlation Technique for Extrapolating Geostationary Satellite Imagery

Abstract

This report documents enhancements made to the cross correlation technique for extrapolating geostationary satellite imagery up to five hours into the future. Because it requires only two geostationary images to utilize the technique, it satisfies an important Air Force requirement to be able to forecast the distribution of cloud in data restricted environments. The enhancements referred to above include techniques to prevent 'terrain advection,' reduce border contamination, and to minimize excessive smoothing of cloud features. In addition, an interactive Graphic User Interface has been developed to facilitate use of the technique by operational weather forecasters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 27, 1996
Accession Number
ADA331778

Entities

People

  • Donal C. Norquist
  • Kenneth F. Heideman
  • R. R. Robb

Organizations

  • Phillips Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advection
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Contamination
  • Correlation Techniques
  • Cross Correlation
  • Data Science
  • Environment
  • Geography
  • Harmonic Analysis
  • Image Processing
  • Information Science
  • Satellite Imaging
  • User Friendly
  • User Interface

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computer Vision.

Technology Areas

  • Space