Satellite photo

Satellite Photo- A photograph of the earth taken by weather satellites that shows areas of cloud. Saturation- A condition of the atmosphere in which a certain volume of air holds the maximum water vapor it can hold at a specific temperature.

The second satellite photo shows a huge anvil cloud arising from a large cluster of storms. This is called a mesoscale convective system or "MCS".

They often are seen best on satellite photographs. When observed at high levels (i.e., in cirrus formations), they may indicate severe or extreme turbulence.

Cloud streets sometimes can be seen from the ground, but are seen best on satellite photographs. Cloud TagsRagged, detached cloud fragments; fractus or scud. CloudyWhen 7/8ths or more of the sky is covered by clouds. CLRClear CLRGClearing ...

These clouds of dust are visible in satellite photos. Findings to date indicate that the iron-rich dust particles which often occur within the SAL reflect solar radiation, thus cooling the atmosphere.

The formal definition includes specific minimum criteria for size, duration, and eccentricity (i.e., "roundness"), based on the cloud shield as seen on infrared satellite photographs: Size: Area of cloud top -32 degrees C or less: 100, ...

In another part of the room, the Harris Lazerfax printer ejected satellite photographs, alternately standard mosaic and infrared, one after another every couple of minutes.

Comma Cloud - a synoptic-scale cloud pattern with a characteristic comma-like shape, often seen on satellite photographs associated with large and intense low-pressure systems ...

A synoptic scale cloud pattern with a characteristic comma-like shape, often seen on satellite photographs associated with large and intense low-pressure systems. Comma Echo ...

Rows of cumulus or cumulus-type clouds aligned parallel to the low-level flow. Cloud streets sometimes can be seen from the ground, but are seen best on satellite photographs. CLOUD TAGS Ragged, detached cloud fragments; fractus or scud.

Dry Slot - A zone of dry (and relatively cloud-free) air which wraps east- or northeastward into the southern and eastern parts of a synoptic scale or mesoscale low pressure system. A dry slot generally is seen best on satellite photographs.

Isabel is shown in the IR satellite photo on the 12th. Because of a strong high to the north, Isabel did not recurve like Fabian, and continued on a northwesterly course.

round or oval-shaped, which normally reaches peak intensity at night. The formal definition includes specific minimum criteria for size, duration, and eccentricity (i.e., "roundness"), based on the cloud shield as seen on infrared satellite ...

COMMA CLOUD A feature seen on satellite photographs with a distinctive comma-shape. This is indicative of a synoptic cloud pattern associated with large, well-developed low pressure systems.

A dry slot generally is seen best on satellite photographs. Dry ThunderstormGenerally a high-based thunderstorm when lightning is observed, but little if any precipitation reaches the ground.

See also: Satellite, Weather, Cloud, Storm, Thunder