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Meteosat Second Generation Algorithms for Use at AFWA

Meteosat Second Generation Algorithms for Use at AFWA. Stanley Q. Kidder, J. Adam Kankiewicz, and Kenneth E. Eis. Objectives: Develop algorithms using Meteosat Second Generation data for installation at AFWA

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Meteosat Second Generation Algorithms for Use at AFWA

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  1. Meteosat Second Generation Algorithms for Use at AFWA Stanley Q. Kidder, J. Adam Kankiewicz, and Kenneth E. Eis Objectives: Develop algorithms using Meteosat Second Generation data for installation at AFWA When appropriate, utilize channels which are not available on other satellites, thereby extending and improving AFWA capabilities

  2. DoD Relevance Clouds have a significant impact on DoD operations. CI clouds impact reconnaissance, air-to-air refueling operations, and add error to infrared masint. Mid-level clouds to fog impact air operations and flight safety as well as air-to-ground operations.

  3. Algorithms Developed Cloud Mask Nocturnal Cloud Mask Daytime Cirrus Nocturnal Thin Cirrus Precipitating Clouds Multi-Channel Skin Temperature Snow/Ice Mask, and Contrail Detection Procedures

  4. MSG SEVIRI Channels

  5. Cloud Mask • Uses 8.7 µm channel • The warmest pixel in the previous 10 days is used as a background • Pixels colder than the background are cloudy

  6. Nocturnal Cloud Mask

  7. Daytime Cirrus

  8. Nocturnal Thin Cirrus

  9. Precipitating Clouds

  10. Multi-Channel Skin Temperature

  11. Snow/Ice Mask

  12. Contrail Detection

  13. Future Plans Validate the algorithms using: MODIS cloud products CloudSat and CALIPSO data

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