MODIS Spectral Difference (fog) Product
Description:
This is the paper presented at the 2009 AMS Conference in Phoenix, AZ. This paper serves as the basis for an upcoming BAMS Maproom article. This overview discusses how the NALMA data have been used to support both situational awareness and the warning decision support process for the NWS Huntsville office. Three cases discussed range from the "Super Tuesday" outbreak that resulted in two EF-4s in the Huntsville county warning area (6 Feb 2008), a large hail event on 2 Aug 2008, as well as a squall line event where the NALMA were used to highlight the locations where cloud-to- ground lightning activity may begin (31 May 2004). Additionally, SPoRT's role in training and assessments are discussed and the future role of the Geostationary Lightning Mapper.
Participants: HUN
Language: English
Publication Date: January 2009
Season: May 2004, February 2008, August 2008
Forecast Challenge: using total lightning in warning decision support
Categories: Aviation, Situational Awareness, Warning Decision Support