Multispectral Remote Sensing and COAMPS Model Analysis Methods for Marine Cloud Structure, Entrainment Processes and Refractivity Effects

Abstract

Long-Term Goals: The priority goal of this research is to advance the utilization of satellite remote sensing methods to validate and implement mesoscale models for improved prediction of marine stratus and boundary layer structure. Objectives: High accuracy in 0-30 minute prediction of cloud and inversion structure for the open ocean and coastal regions is required for Navy operations in the vicinity of stratus and fog decks. Knowledge on the probable evolution of cloud cover, cloud vertical profile and microwave refractivity at the top of the marine boundary layer (MBL) is essential for effective logistical and tactical decision-making. Our research objectives focus on the optimum utilization of parameter fields from the Navy's COAMPS (Coupled Ocean/Atmosphere Mesoscale Prediction System) with geostationary satellite data for monitoring and predicting the short-term physical characteristics of boundary layer cloud and thermodynamic conditions in the vicinity of cloud top.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA626733

Entities

People

  • Darko R. Koracin
  • Melanie A. Wetzel
  • Steven K. Chai

Organizations

  • Desert Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Case Studies
  • Cloud Physics
  • Clouds
  • Entrainment
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Layers
  • Measurement
  • Multispectral
  • Remote Sensing
  • Thermodynamic Processes
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers

Technology Areas

  • Space