The successful utilization of Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS) measurements in low Earth orbit for the analysis of rapidly changing events has led to the consideration of a TOMS in geosynchronous orbit. This orbit should allow for the selection of temporal and spatial resolutions that are specifically designed for these events, plus the flexibility of selecting different sized areas and pointing the sensor to focus on the most interesting events. Separate temporal and spatial resolution guidelines plus recommended areal coverage have been developed for tropical cyclones, jet streams, the interaction between strong convection and the environment, and the surveillance of volcanoes. It is also suggested that the most effective use of TOMS would be simultaneous flights with microwave and high spatial resolution infrared temperature profiles.
Observation Guidelines for a Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS) in Geosynchronous Orbit
1987
2 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Cartography , Meteorological Instruments & Instrument Platforms , Physical Meteorology , Meteorological Data Collection, Analysis, & Weather , Geology & Geophysics , Mapping , Ozone , Ultraviolet spectrometers , Atmospheric composition , Geosynchronous orbits , Microwave equipment , Recommendations , Satellite sounding , Atmospheric temperature , Convection , Environment effects , Spatial resolution , Temperature profiles , Volcanoes
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