SATELLITE BASED WEATHER FORECASTING

Abstract: Satellite data are increasingly being used in conjunction with conventional meteorological observations in the synoptic analysis and conventional weather forecast to extract information of relevance for agriculture in India. Synoptic applications of satellite imagery as in use at India Meteorological Department are highlighted in this report. Particular emphasis is laid on identification of large scale convective precipitation systems such as monsoon depressions and tropical cyclones. A brief review of national and international satellite systems of relevance to weather forecasts particularly for agriculture is provided. A summary of numerical products being derived from satellite data and their use in numerical models is also given. A brief on the New long range forecasting technique is included