Wave development over Eastern Europe: 2-3 July 2004
Competency Framework
WMO Satellite Skills
Application
Description
Under influence of frontogenesis the development of two waves within a frontal system is being studied.
Content
This case study addresses the development of two waves within a frontal system over Central and East Europe. Waves are substructures of a cold front which indicates the initial stage of (secondary) cyclogenesis.
For this investigation two different waves will be analyzed using single satellite images as well as combined channel products. Moreover conceptual models which base on a certain selection of numerical parameters will be introduced. Based on the development of the two different wave systems, the quality of the background information (satellite imagery, NWP-field) can be assessed.