Front Intensification from Sweden to Bosnia: 15-16 May 2004
Competency Framework
WMO Satellite Skills
Application
Description
A frontal cloud is being studied which moves over central Europe and is enhanced due to jet intensifications in the left exit region.
Content
This case study presents an interesting case of frontal intensification caused by jet crossing. The intensification of the frontal cloudiness takes place when a jet streak approaches the frontal cloud band.
In the satellite images elongated cloud fibres often indicate the location of jet axis, whereas the intensification area is well recognizable through much brighter grey-shades within the frontal cloud band. The areas of intensification are usually chracterized by more intensive precipitation, often in shower form, sometimes accompanied by lightning.