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.;
