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LAWS hurricane studiesThe Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (LAWS) has recently been deselected from the Earth Observing System (EOS). A broad range of orbital altitudes and laser power are being considered for future wind lidar missions. As a result, as was anticipated in the proposed work, it may be impossible to meaningfully study tropical cyclones with lidar wind data because data coverage (i.e., swath width) is insufficient. Research on this grant has focused on how to maximize the benefits of a wind lidar regardless of the choice of platform or laser. Our studies have shown that major unsolved problems in tropical meteorology relate to the structure, dynamics, and role in tropical cyclogenesis of 'easterly waves'. These disturbances exist almost everywhere in the global subtropics. Results are described that focus upon easterly wave impacts on eastern Pacific tropical cyclogenesis. The availability of wind lidar data would create tremendous opportunities for the study of these waves and their role in the general circulation.
Document ID
19950024707
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Molinari, John (Albany Univ. Albany, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1995
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
REPT-320-6597B
NAS 1.26:189438
NASA-CR-189438
Accession Number
95N31128
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER S-12870-F
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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