Lightning UpdatesLightning Updates

• Several tasks underwayo Continue to develop trainingo Coordinate data transition to 2010 Spring Programo Transition data to newest AWIPS II buildo Install SCAN update in WFO Huntsville AWIPS

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TrainingTraining

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• Outgrowth of SPoRT total lightning trainingo First part: Total lightning backgroundo Second part: Total lightning exampleso Can be modified for Pseudo- or Proxy-GLM productso Incorporate GLM specific information

2010 Spring Program2010 Spring Program

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• Transition data to Spring Programo SPoRT / Lightning Group sending 3 networks

– North Alabama, D.C., and Kennedy Space Centero Coordinating formatso Code sent to Eric Brunning / Chris Siewert

– Process SPoRT Pseudo-GLM in real-time– Evaluating other possible flash algorithms

oChecking status of North Alabama GLM-Proxy with the AWGoObtaining archive data from WFO Huntsville

–Case study days if no real-time activity

AWIPS II UpdatesAWIPS II Updates

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• SPoRT has received latest AWIPS II buildo Latest build requires new data format

– GRIB 2oSPoRT has successfully converted LMA and Pseudo-GLM data to new formatoTrouble-shooting AWIPS II display

SCAN AlgorithmSCAN Algorithm

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• Developed by Mamoudou Ba at MDLo Modification to the

System for Convection Analysis and Nowcasting

– Allows for real-time trending of total lightning data in AWIPS

– Installing at WFO Huntsville now

WRF-based Lightning AlgorithmWRF-based Lightning Algorithm• Work done by Bill McCaul, Jon Case, Scott Dembeck• Ongoing work to use model microphysics (graupel flux, vertically integrated ice) to forecast lightning threat

oMay 2 2008 CaseoHad to re-examine LMA data due to tornadic supercells in close proximity (30-40km), large distance from LMA network, and on a radial.

o Testing algorithm for use by NSSL Spring Programo Several different scenarios and locations from Summer 2009 being used for testing. o Working with NSSL to evaluate algorithm and develop hourly max fields of output vs. instantaneous forecast

o Application of algorithm to June 2005 ABI simulation is likely several months away. NSSL testing to first be completed.

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MODIS “Fog” ProductMODIS “Fog” Product

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•January 11 -31 (3 weeks)•Who’s participating?

•MFL, MLB, TLH, KEY, MOB, LIX, HGX, CRP, ABQ, SMG

•Online evaluation page:http://weather.msfc.nasa.gov/sport/survey/

•1-2 designated evaluators for consistency

•Evaluate effectiveness in marine and coastal areas as well as the variable terrain of ABQ.

–Changes coming to address limitations. Therefore, need this input retain positives.

•Document some case examples (1-2 page w/ figures)

•Lead to AMS or NWA conference presentations

MODIS-GOES HybridMODIS-GOES Hybrid

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• Planning to put product in AWIPS I at HUN for initial testing, while still intending wider, future usage in AWIPS II• Producing product in real-time and posting to internal website for viewing and quality control (vis, IR, water vapor)• Purpose: ABI proxy to expose end users to future capabilities using near real-time data.