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Evaluation of Long-Range Lightning Detection Networks Using TRMM/LIS ObservationsRecent advances in long-range lightning detection technologies have improved our understanding of thunderstorm evolution in the data sparse oceanic regions. Although the expansion and improvement of long-range lightning datasets have increased their applicability, these applications (e.g., data assimilation, atmospheric chemistry, and aviation weather hazards) require knowledge of the network detection capabilities. Toward this end, the present study evaluates data from the World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) using observations from the Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) aboard the Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission (TRMM) satellite. The study documents the WWLLN detection efficiency and location accuracy relative to LIS observations, describes the spatial variability in these performance metrics, and documents the characteristics of LIS flashes that are detected by WWLLN. Improved knowledge of the WWLLN detection capabilities will allow researchers, algorithm developers, and operational users to better prepare for the spatial and temporal coverage of the upcoming GOES-R Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM).
Document ID
20120003022
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rudlosky, Scott D. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Holzworth, Robert H. (Washington Univ. Seattle, WA, United States)
Carey, Lawrence D. (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Schultz, Chris J. (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Bateman, Monte (Universities Space Research Association Huntsville, AL, United States)
Cecil, Daniel J. (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Cummins, Kenneth L. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Petersen, Walter A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Blakeslee, Richard J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Goodman, Steven J. (National Environmental Satellite Service Suitland, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
December 5, 2011
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
M11-1393
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2011 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting
Location: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: December 5, 2011
End Date: December 8, 2011
Sponsors: American Geophysical Union
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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