Abstract: Digital infrared data from a geosynchronous satellite (SMS 2) on 6 May 1975 are used to study thunderstorm vertical growth rates and cloud top structure in relation to the occurrence of severe weather (tornadoes, hail and ...

Abstract: Infrared geosynchronous Satellite data with an interval of 5 min between images are used to estimate thunderstorm top ascent rates on two case study days. A mean vertical velocity of 3.4 m s?1 for 23 clouds is calculated ...

Abstract: A dark, spiral feature is noted in the geosynchronous satellite visible image of the top of a thunderstorm which also has a Deppler radar-observed mesocyclone. Although the evidence is not conclusive, the feature may ...

Abstract: The potential and limitations of detecting severe thunderstorms in the Midwest region of the United States with short?interval (?5 min) geosynchronous satellite data are explored. Thunderstorms are defined in the infrared ...

Abstract: Thunderstorm top structure is examined with high spatial resolution radiometric data (visible and infrared) from aircraft overflights together with other storm views, including geosynchronous satellite observations. Results ...