Initialization of a mesoscale model with satellite derived temperature profilesThe abilities of rawinsonde data and Tiros-N satellite derived temperature profile data to depict mesoscale precipitation accumulation are evaluated. Four mesoscale simulations using combinations of temperature, low-level wind, and low-level wind initialization were performed with the limited area mesoscale prediction system (LAMPS) model. Comparisons of the simulations with operational LFM forecast accumulations reveal that the LAMPS model simulations provide a better depiction of the observed precipitation accumulation than the LFM forecasts, and the satellite temperature profiles produce better mesoscale precipitation accumulation forecasts than the rawinsonde temperature data.
Document ID
19870036070
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kalb, Michael W. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Universities Space Research Association, Huntsville, AL, United States)