Storm diagnostic/predictive images derived from a combination of lightning and satellite imageryA technique is presented for generating trend or convective tendency images using a combination of GOES satellite imagery and cloud-to-ground lightning observations. The convective tendency images can be used for short term forecasting of storm development. A conceptual model of cloud electrical development and an example of the methodology used to generate lightning/satellite convective tendency imagery are given. Successive convective tendency images can be looped or animated to show the previous growth or decay of thunderstorms and their associated lighting activity. It is suggested that the convective tendency image may also be used to indicate potential microburst producing storms.
Document ID
19890025438
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Goodman, Steven J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Buechler, Dennis E. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Universities Space Research Association, Huntsville, AL, United States)
Meyer, Paul J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Satellite Meteorology and Oceanography