Description
Scatterometers and altimeters provide a variety of space-based
observations that are useful for marine analysis and forecasting as well
as other applications. Key among the products are ocean surface winds
from scatterometers and significant wave heights from altimeters. This
lesson describes the basics of scatterometers and altimeters, including
how they work, what they measure, and how scatterometer winds and
altimeter significant wave heights are derived. It then discusses some
of the challenges in using the estimates, such as dealing with
ambiguities and rain contamination. The interactive lesson also provides various
opportunities to interpret the data, both in the main sections and the
case studies.
WMO Competency Framework:
Fundamental WMO competency requirements for public weather forecasters
Marine weather forecasters
Format:
Online lesson/guide
Language:
English
Link to resource: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/education_training/lesson/1093
Author of resource: The COMET Program
Copyright: 2015 UCAR
Contact: info@comet.ucar.edu
Added by Patrick Parrish on 3 Dec 2023 (last modified on 3 Dec 2023)