Module 1. Cloud Structure in Satellite Images.

Schematic of water vapor satellite imagery
Schematic of visible or true color satellite imagery
WV 2006/06/07 17:45:25
24 Dec. 2012/18:45 UTC AQUA/MODIS – Band 27 (WV-6.715)
24 Dec. 2012/18:45 UTC AQUA/MODIS – RGB 143 (true color)

Questions

- Can you detect the dry signature? (cloudiness over the mountains and windward slopes and a very dry zone on the lee side)
- Are there any trapped lee waves? Are they visible or not?
- Is there evidence of dust in suspension?
- When does the event start/end?
- Is there a sudden development?
- Which is the area affected by Zonda?
- How is the front advancing?