Comparing the potential numerical weather prediction impacts of several Doppler wind lidar concepts

George David Emmitt

doi:10.1117/12.508429

2 February 2004 Comparing the potential numerical weather prediction impacts of several Doppler wind lidar concepts

George David Emmitt

Proceedings Volume 5234, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VII; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.508429
Event: Remote Sensing, 2003, Barcelona, Spain

Abstract

In the 1970’s a government study was conducted to assess the technological feasibility of obtaining wind profiles from space using a Doppler lidar. In the 80’s, NASA considered developing a Doppler wind lidar but put plans on hold as the projected costs rose. In the 90’s, global wind observations remained a unmet need and a series of model experiments (Observing System Simulation Experiments) were conducted to perform instrument trades and general weather forecast impact assessments. This paper reports on some recent results of OSSEs at NOAA’s NCEP (National Center for Environmental Prediction) and NASA’s DAO (Data Assimilation Office).

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George David Emmitt "Comparing the potential numerical weather prediction impacts of several Doppler wind lidar concepts", Proc. SPIE 5234, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VII, (2 February 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.508429

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