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JOM: Parallax Shift in GOES ABI Data

A parallax shift is a displacement in the apparent navigated position of a feature that arises because of its perspective from the viewing platform and is also a function of the feature height. For Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) imagery, this shift is especially apparent away from the satellite subpoint. Users should understand the degree…

JOM: An Air Traffic Control Wind Compression Forecasting Tool for the TRACON Environment

Strong wind in the lower levels of the atmosphere near major airports can impact normal air traffic control (ATC) operations with respect to the horizontal spacing of aircraft. This is known in the ATC community as wind compression. Wind compression occurs when a strong wind from a specific direction and speed (at critical altitudes) impact…

Congratulations, Gabrielle and Andrew! Gabrielle Brown is a senior student at Northern Vermont University (NVU), in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences and a minor in Mathematics. Originally from Brimfield, Massachusetts, Gabby developed career aspirations to go into Atmospheric Sciences after a tornado devastated her hometown. Her experiences as a student researcher for…

Congratulations to our newest NWA Seal Holder: Jonathan Stacey from FOX 5 Atlanta! What sparked your interest in meteorology? Ironically enough, I was intrigued as a kid by wall-to-wall severe weather coverage. I grew up in Middle Tennessee, and weather coverage would often interrupt regularly scheduled programming - in those moments I became very fascinated with storm…

Category Archives: news and events

JOM: Parallax Shift in GOES ABI Data

JOM: An Air Traffic Control Wind Compression Forecasting Tool for the TRACON Environment

2022 Fall Scholarship Recipients

New Seal Holder: Jonathan Stacey

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