1998 Activity

Develop foundation for future satellite and integrated data algorithms

• Apply Dr. Brian Mapes' tropical MCS code to mid-latitude thunderstorms and MCSs
  • multiple temperature thresholds based on EL
  • graph trends of temperature, area, more
  • further description of algorithm...

• Evaluate ability of algorithm to identify and track severe storms and mesoscale convective systems
  • Conference paper/presentation to the 19th Conference on Severe Local Storms

  • In conjunction with:
    • NESDIS/CIRA in Ft. Collins, CO
    • NWSFO-Sterling SCAN test

USWRP Mesoscale Convective System Study

• Wrap up truncated study on the physical characteristics of MCSs which precede the demise of such systems