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Using the application visualization system to view HALOE three-dimensional satellite dataThe Application Visualization System (AVS) is used to view a three-dimensional data field containing the volume mixing ratios of a chemical species in the middle atmosphere obtained by the Halogen Occultation Experiment (HALOE) aboard the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS). Since launch in September 1991, HALOE has been collecting data on approximately 30 sunrise/sunset events in two narrow latitude bands each day. The vertical volume mixing ratio profiles are retrieved for eight species for each event. The accumulated data for approximately 30 days cover most of the globe (limited by sunlit latitudes), and this monthly data block can be described as the volume mixing ratio of a specific species in the atmosphere as a function of latitude, longitude, and height. The data were remapped using linear interpolation for pressure levels and Gaussian weighted binning from sampling locations to a three-dimensional grid. An AVS network is constructed that allows for viewing the three-dimensional field with rendered slices at constant latitudes, longitudes or pressure levels. Discussions are given on the advantages and some disadvantages learned about from experiences applying AVS to visualize HALOE three dimensional data.
Document ID
19960022584
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Luo, Mingzhao
(California Univ. Irvine, CA United States)
Schiano, Allen V. R.
(California Univ. Irvine, CA United States)
Russell, James M., III
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Gordley, Larry L.
(G and A Technical Software, Inc. Hampton, VA United States)
Stone, Kenneth A.
(G and A Technical Software, Inc. Hampton, VA United States)
Cicerone, Ralph J.
(California Univ. Irvine, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Visualization techniques in space and atmospheric sciences
Subject Category
Documentation And Information Science
Accession Number
96N25528
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-19155
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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