Cloud Tops Cloud ClassCloud LayersSnow - Cloud Low CloudsContrailsAODDust Tactical Satellite Meteorology Data Fusion Sample Products

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“We used that exact dust image to brief the Desron Commander on the situation in the NAS…. We used the products in 85% of strike briefs and 100% of forecasting when products were available… strike plans were altered and set using some NRL products….” OA Division, USS Abraham Lincoln, aircraft carrier, CVN-72 Dust Storm Detection

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Cloud Tops Cloud ClassCloud LayersSnow - Cloud Low CloudsContrailsAODDust Tactical Satellite Meteorology Data Fusion Sample Products CloudSat TC Monitoring TC Web Sample Product CloudSat track overlain on Vis or IR imagery nadir only sensor Cross section of attenuated radar reflectivity (water equivalent) Z e given in decibels (10log 10 Z e ) All passes within 300-km of storm center processed within 6-9 hours We used that exact dust image to brief the Desron Commander on the situation in the NAS. We used the products in 85% of strike briefs and 100% of forecasting when products were available strike plans were altered and set using some NRL products. OA Division, USS Abraham Lincoln, aircraft carrier, CVN-72 Dust Storm Detection Navy ships are taking over all operations .. The Air Force has stopped operations. We are using Satellite Focus products to determine the Abes track to safely support the mission, OA Division, CVN 72, USS Lincoln F-14A lost both engines upon landing due to ice FOD. Icing occurred within thunderstorm and had been briefed by METOC personnel.. Coincident hail damage to prowlers from Constellation strike group. USS Kitty Hawk Post Deployment report. Meteorological Impact