The Cheyenne Tornado; A METSAT Case Study,

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Abstract:

This Technical Note describes the Meteorological Satellite METSAT imagery of the thunderstorm outbreak which produced the 16 July 1979 Cheyenne, Wyoming tornado. It discusses METSAT Imagery signatures for severe weather and the application of METSAT Imagery in providing weather support to certain Air Force operations. Author

Author(s):
St. John, James C.
Author Organization(s):
WEATHER WING (3RD) OFFUTT AFB NE
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
3WW/TN-80/003
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*TORNADOES, OPTICAL IMAGES, METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITES, WEATHER FORECASTING, MIXING, AIR FORCE FACILITIES, THUNDERSTORMS, WYOMING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
GOES(Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites), Merging
Report Date:
1980 Mar 27