An attempt to extend the ATI technique to estimate convective rain volumes using satellite data

Digital satellite and radar data of a thunderstorm event that occurred on June 12, 1981 are examined. The processing of both data sets is described. Cumulative area versus count values, and threshold count values for IR and visible satellite data for 13 consecutive time steps are analyzed. The IR and visible satellite images are compared. The relation between radar reflectivity, temperature, and echo height is studied.