SMS–1 Nighttime Infrared Imagery of Low–Level Mountain Waves

John A. Ernst NOAA/NESS, Satellite Field Service, Washington, D.C. 20233

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Abstract

With the advent of the geostationary satellite SMS-1, it is now possible to continuously observe and record by means of infrared (IR) imagery such small scale weather-effective phenomenon as low-level mountian waves. Continuous (every 30 min) nighttime IR imagery permits the early detection and identification of mountain waves and their growth, propagation and decay.

Abstract

With the advent of the geostationary satellite SMS-1, it is now possible to continuously observe and record by means of infrared (IR) imagery such small scale weather-effective phenomenon as low-level mountian waves. Continuous (every 30 min) nighttime IR imagery permits the early detection and identification of mountain waves and their growth, propagation and decay.

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