Modification of Parameterized Latent Heat Release Estimates Using Unenhanced and Enhanced Satellite Imagery.

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Abstract:

The objectives of this research are 1 to compare the parameterized latent heat release estimates obtained from the SESAME I data set with observed precipitation values and radar fields. 2 to test three procedures for utilizing satellite cloud images to modify these conventional latent heating estimates, and 3 to propose a procedure which combines latent heat release calculations and satellite imagery and whose results exhibit the best comparison with observational data forms.

Author(s):
Sjoberg, William F.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0118

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT/CI/NR-86-67T
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_6.2.4_Position Navigation and Timing; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*METEOROLOGICAL RADAR, *METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITES, *LATENT HEAT, *CYCLONES, *AIR MASS ANALYSIS, UNITED STATES, THESES, CONVECTION, PRECIPITATION, AREA COVERAGE, CLOUD COVER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment, Thermodynamics, Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
Temperate cyclones, Sesame project
Report Date:
1986 May 01