Thunderstorm-associated cloud motions as computed from 5-minute SMS picturesThe five-minute rapid-scan imagery from the Synchronous Meteorological Satellite is employed to study cloud motions associated with the Omaha tornado of May 6, 1975. Cloud-motion vectors derived from automated and man-machine interactive systems provide an account of the mesoscale phenomena. In addition to the geostationary satellite data, aerial photography obtained during a cloud-truth mission is used in the severe storm investigation. For tracking overland cumuli with short half-lives, a three-minute scan interval appears necessary for the satellite imagery.
Document ID
19780056221
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Tecson, J. J. (Chicago Univ. Chicago, IL, United States)
Umenhofer, T. A. (Chicago Univ. Chicago, IL, United States)
Fujita, T. T. (Chicago, University Chicago, Ill., United States)