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Examining Sub-Flash Properties of Lightning from GLM for Tracking and Intensification Characterization of ThunderstormsCurrent methodologies for operational use of lightning are developed using ground-based networks. Lightning detectors measure different characteristics of the flash, thus they don't observe the same lightning event in the same manner: i.e., flash rates from NDLN (National Lightning Detection Network (R)) will typically not match flash rates from GLM (Geostationary Lightning Mapper) because each sensor is measuring different characteristics (EM (Electromagnetic) radiation vs. optical). Resolution/timeliness of space-based sensor data will change our "rules of thumb" for operational use: Lightning safety - how does the 2D mapping of lightning enhance lightning safety metrics; Is the super-fast input of data (20s) useful for decision-makers, including (non-AWIPS (Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System) -users) non-mets?
Document ID
20180006665
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
LeRoy, Anita (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Schultz, Christopher J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Curtis, Nathan (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Kahn, Doug (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Carey, Lawrence D. (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
October 24, 2018
Publication Date
August 25, 2018
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
MSFC-E-DAA-TN60428
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Weather Association Annual Meeting (NWA 2018)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Country: United States
Start Date: August 25, 2018
End Date: August 30, 2018
Sponsors: National Weather Association
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNM11AA01A
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
lightning jump
severe storms
GOES-16

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