DocumentCode
1111322
Title
Automated Cloud Tracking Using Precisely Aligned Digital ATS Pictures
Author
Smith, Eric A. ; Phillips, Dennis R.
Author_Institution
Space Science and Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin
Issue
7
fYear
1972
fDate
7/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
715
Lastpage
729
Abstract
The measurement of winds to an accuracy of at least 2 knots (1 m/s) is a major requirement of the global atmospheric research program (GARP) [1]. Such accurate wind measurements will be needed over large regions presently lacking ground or rawinsonde observations. A man-computer system called WINDCO has been developed to measure cloud motion from ATS pictures. This system is capable of providing cloud motion measurements that are repeatable to within 6 knots over two independent time intervals in the majority of cases.
Keywords
Cloud displacement, cloud tracers, cross correlation, digital photographs, geosynchronous satellite data, photogrammetry analysis, satellite attitude determination.; Atmosphere; Atmospheric measurements; Cameras; Clouds; Independent component analysis; Motion measurement; Oceans; Satellites; Sea measurements; Wind; Cloud displacement, cloud tracers, cross correlation, digital photographs, geosynchronous satellite data, photogrammetry analysis, satellite attitude determination.;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9340
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/T-C.1972.223574
Filename
1672167
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