MODIS False Color Snow Detection Product
Description:
This paper describes the MODIS False Color product in detail, outlines the collaboration that has taken place between WFO Great Falls and SPoRT, and describes how the product is used operationally. An assessment period from January to March 2008 yielded two case examples, presented here. This paper emphasizes the impact the false color product has in the WFO’s hydrologic situational awareness and how this information can be used to influence operational decisions. In general, the product has show value throughout the forecast process and compliments other data sets and products from agencies such as NOAA/NOHRSC (see associated link to poster).
Participants: TFX
Language: English
Publication Date: January 2009
Season: 1 February- 31 March 2008
Forecast Challenge: monitor the development an dissipation of snow cover
Categories: Multispectral Imagery