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Total Lightning Applications Sixth Meeting of the Science Advisory Committee 28 February – 1 March 2012 National Space Science and Technology Center, Huntsville,

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1 Total Lightning Applications Sixth Meeting of the Science Advisory Committee 28 February – 1 March 2012 National Space Science and Technology Center, Huntsville, AL transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

2 Relevance to SPoRT Several LMAs operated by NASA Improved situational awareness – “At a glance” analysis – See what storms may be intensifying – Improved severe weather warnings Improves lightning safety – First cloud-to-ground strike lead time – Spatial extent of storms Leverage expertise with other SPoRT activities – GOES-R GLM activities transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

3 “Lightning is a major strength of SPoRT” – SAC 2009 Partnered with Kennedy Space Center – Supports WFO Melbourne, Florida Visits to NWS Eastern Region – Discuss expanded role with DCLMA – Training modules provided Accomplishments transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

4 Accomplishments “Advocates should play a bigger role in training” – SAC 2009 – 8 operational examples provided by WFO partners in upcoming total lightning module – WFOs guiding new product development “Partner with other NOAA/NWS testbeds” – SAC 2009 – Developing ties with AWC and SPC – Invitation to AWC’s Summer Experiment transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

5 Traditional Use transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations 1922 UTC 1932 UTC 66 sources 324 sources Severe hail several minutes later Correlation between lightning production and storm updraft – Lightning linked to ice mass –Stronger updrafts = more lightning Rapid increase in lightning means: – Rapidly intensifying updraft – Precursor to severe weather Rapid increase is a lightning jump or surge

6 Expanded Uses SPoRT expanding uses Possible from training and active feedback End users fully integrate data Discussions focus on new products and utilities 2133 UTC Flash Densities 2103 – 2131 UTC Max Flash Density 2134 UTC Reflectivity transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

7 Expanded Use Example: Safety! 1849 UTC 1923 UTC 1923 UTC Strong storms around Orlando Separated charge aloft Dissipated but anvils remain Still charged 90 min later Flash tapped into this charge

8 Development Example Average source height o Better core observation o Observe updraft strengthening o Still gives spatial data Maximum height with time o Like the max flash density o Compare to instant product Average Source HeightMax Source Height (30 min) transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

9 Development: Tracking Tool WFO Huntsville heavily involved in a “lightning tracker” Visualize a time series of lightning data transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

10 Looking Forward AWIPS II plug-ins (lightning jump) Training for new products Evaluation of new products Stronger ties with DCLMA Expansion to other networks New web graphics Melbourne case study project Directly apply to GOES-R activities Prepare for GLM era –Verify GLM observations –Operational model –Dual-pol radar (UAH) transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations White Sands

11 Questions E-mail o geoffrey.stano@nasa.gov SPoRT Webpage o weather.msfc.nasa.gov/sport o weather.msfc.nasa.gov/sportblog transitioning unique NASA data and research technologies to operations

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