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The Impact of Sea-Surface Winds on Meteorological Conditions in Israel: An Initial StudyThe SSM/I (Spectral Sensor Microwave Imager) dataset is used to monitor surface wind speed and direction at four locations over the Eastern Mediterranean during December 1998 - January 1999. Time series of these data are compared to concurrent series of precipitation, surface temperature, humidity and winds at selected Israeli stations: Sde Dov (coastal), Bet Dagan (5 km. inland), Jerusalem (Judean Hills), Hafetz Haim (3 km. inland) and Sde Boker (central Negev). December 1998 and the beginning of January 1999 were dry in Israel, but significant precipitation was recorded at many stations during the second half of January (1999). SSM/I data show a surge in westerly surface winds west of Israel (32 N, 32.5 E) on 15 January, coinciding with the renewal of precipitation. We discuss the relevant circulation and pressure patterns during this transition in the context of the evolving meteorological conditions at the selected Israeli locations. The SSM/I dataset of near ocean surface winds, available for the last 12 years, is described. We analyze lagged correlation between these data and the Israeli station data and investigate possibility of predictive skill. Application of such relationships to short-term weather prediction would require real-time access to the SSM/I observations.
Document ID
20000039364
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Otterman, J.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Saaroni, H.
(Tel-Aviv Univ., Ramat-Aviv Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Atlas, R.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Ardizzone, J.
(General Sciences Corp. Laurel, MD United States)
Ben-Dor, E.
(Tel-Aviv Univ., Ramat-Aviv Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Druyan, L.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Jusem, C. J.
(General Sciences Corp. Laurel, MD United States)
Karnieli, A.
(Ben Gurion Univ. of the Negev Sede Boqer, Israel)
Terry, J.
(General Sciences Corp. Laurel, MD United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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