Integrated Sensor Training PDS
Unit 6: Using Satellite Data and Products
Unit 6: Using Satellite Data and Products
Instructional Component 6.2.4:
Three Classes of Storm Top Signatures in Infrared
Satellite Data
Three Classes of Storm Top Signatures in Infrared Satellite Data
Contributors:
D. Zaras, K. Winston, J. LaDue, S. Bachmeier
1) Prerequisites
This session is designed to accompany IC 9.1.2: The Enhanced-V: A Satellite Severe Storm Signature also taught via teletraining and known as the Integrated Sensor Training PCU 9.2.1 Enhanced-V teletraining session. The material is derived from the following papers and from Jim LaDue's "Multispectral Analysis of Convection" COMET SatMet Course presentation The following materials are also recommended:
Adler, R.F., and R.A. Mack, 1986: Thunderstorm cloud top dynamics as inferred from satellite observations and a cloud top parcel model. J. of Atmos. Sci., 43 (18), 1945-1960.
Roach, W.T., 1967: On the nature of the summit areas of severe storms in Oklahoma. Quart. J. Roy. Meteor. Soc., 93, 318-336.
2) Introduction
The goal of this session is to demonstrate how Infrared satellite image temperature patterns on thunderstorm tops correspond to the environment. This session will introduce three classes of signatures. The enhanced-V will be shown to belong to Class II. By dividing thunderstorm signatures into three classes the student will be better able to locate storm updrafts in IR satellite imagery.
3) Start the web-based training session.
Note: the navigation buttons on the left of the screen are for general sections of the lesson!
Use the "Next slide..." links at the bottom of each page to work through the lesson in sequence.
4) Information contact:
Daphne Zaras zaras@nssl.noaa.gov (405) 366-0468
