Chinese FengYun-2C(FY-2C) satellite data were combined into the Local Analysis and Prediction System(LAPS) model to obtain three-dimensional cloud parameters and rain content. These parameters analyzed by LAPS were us...Chinese FengYun-2C(FY-2C) satellite data were combined into the Local Analysis and Prediction System(LAPS) model to obtain three-dimensional cloud parameters and rain content. These parameters analyzed by LAPS were used to initialize the Global/Regional Assimilation and Prediction System model(GRAPES) in China to predict precipitation in a rainstorm case in the country. Three prediction experiments were conducted and were used to investigate the impacts of FY-2C satellite data on cloud analysis of LAPS and on short range precipitation forecasts. In the first experiment, the initial cloud fields was zero value. In the second, the initial cloud fields were cloud liquid water, cloud ice, and rain content derived from LAPS without combining the satellite data. In the third experiment, the initial cloud fields were cloud liquid water, cloud ice, and rain content derived from LAPS including satellite data. The results indicated that the FY-2C satellite data combination in LAPS can show more realistic cloud distributions, and the model simulation for precipitation in 1–6 h had certain improvements over that when satellite data and complex cloud analysis were not applied.展开更多
China is one of the countries in the world claiming the most occurrences of severe natural disasters. The natural disasters occurring in this country, diversify in type, wide in geographic distribution, high frequency...China is one of the countries in the world claiming the most occurrences of severe natural disasters. The natural disasters occurring in this country, diversify in type, wide in geographic distribution, high frequency of occurrence, and bring heavy losses in terms of people's lives and properties.展开更多
At 08:56 on January 13,a LM-3A launch vehicle launched into space FY-2F,the fourth operational geostationary meteorological satellite independently developed by China,from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.24 minute...At 08:56 on January 13,a LM-3A launch vehicle launched into space FY-2F,the fourth operational geostationary meteorological satellite independently developed by China,from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.24 minutes after the lift-off,data received from the Xi'an Satellite TT&C Center and the展开更多
China successfully launched the meteorological satellite FY-2F into space at 8:56 a.m.on January 13 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.Developed and produced by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SA...China successfully launched the meteorological satellite FY-2F into space at 8:56 a.m.on January 13 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.Developed and produced by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST),a subsidiary of the展开更多
This paper describes three algorithms for retrieving precipitation over oceans from brightness temperatures (TBs) of the Micro-Wave Humidity Sounder-2 (MHWS-2) onboard Fengyun-3C (FY-3C). For algorithm development, sc...This paper describes three algorithms for retrieving precipitation over oceans from brightness temperatures (TBs) of the Micro-Wave Humidity Sounder-2 (MHWS-2) onboard Fengyun-3C (FY-3C). For algorithm development, scattering- induced TB depressions (ΔTBs) of MWHS-2 at channels between 89 and 190 GHz were collocated to rain rates derived from measurements of the Global Precipitation Measurement’s Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) for the year 2017. ΔTBs were calculated by subtracting simulated cloud-free TBs from bias-corrected observed TBs for each channel. These ΔTBs were then related to rain rates from DPR using (1) multilinear regression (MLR);the other two algorithms, (2) range searches (RS) and (3) nearest neighbor searches (NNS), are based on k-dimensional trees. While all three algorithms produce instantaneous rain rates, the RS algorithm also provides the probability of precipitation and can be understood in a Bayesian framework. Different combinations of MWHS-2 channels were evaluated using MLR and results suggest that adding 118 GHz improves retrieval performance. The optimal combination of channels excludes high-peaking channels but includes 118 GHz channels peaking in the mid and high troposphere. MWHS-2 observations from another year were used for validation purposes. The annual mean 2.5° × 2.5° gridded rain rates from the three algorithms are consistent with those from the Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) and DPR. Their correlation coefficients with GPCP are 0.96 and their biases are less than 5%. The correlation coefficients with DPR are slightly lower and the maximum bias is ~8%, partly due to the lower sampling density of DPR compared to that of MWHS-2.展开更多
The LM-2C launch vehicle lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center with the Yaogan 30-01 satellites (3 satel- lites with one rocket) at 12:21 Beijing time on September 29. The satellites en- tered their p...The LM-2C launch vehicle lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center with the Yaogan 30-01 satellites (3 satel- lites with one rocket) at 12:21 Beijing time on September 29. The satellites en- tered their preset orbits. It was the 25 I st flight of the LM series launch vehicle.展开更多
The FY-2F satellite recently passed its in-orbit test review and can be put into operational use. Experts from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Meteorological Administration, CASC, China Electronics Technology Group...The FY-2F satellite recently passed its in-orbit test review and can be put into operational use. Experts from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Meteorological Administration, CASC, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense,展开更多
LM-2C launch vehicles launched two sets of Yaogan 30 satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center respectively on November 25 and December 26.The second one was the last launch mission carried out by CASC in 20...LM-2C launch vehicles launched two sets of Yaogan 30 satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center respectively on November 25 and December 26.The second one was the last launch mission carried out by CASC in 2017.LM-2C was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology.It is the only one among the LM series launch vehicle that can conduct flight missions from the three inland launch sites.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41375025, 41275114, and 41275039)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program, 2012AA120903)+1 种基金the Public Benefit Research Foundation of the China Meteorological Administration (GYHY201106044 and GYHY201406001)the China Meteorological Administration Torrential Flood Project
文摘Chinese FengYun-2C(FY-2C) satellite data were combined into the Local Analysis and Prediction System(LAPS) model to obtain three-dimensional cloud parameters and rain content. These parameters analyzed by LAPS were used to initialize the Global/Regional Assimilation and Prediction System model(GRAPES) in China to predict precipitation in a rainstorm case in the country. Three prediction experiments were conducted and were used to investigate the impacts of FY-2C satellite data on cloud analysis of LAPS and on short range precipitation forecasts. In the first experiment, the initial cloud fields was zero value. In the second, the initial cloud fields were cloud liquid water, cloud ice, and rain content derived from LAPS without combining the satellite data. In the third experiment, the initial cloud fields were cloud liquid water, cloud ice, and rain content derived from LAPS including satellite data. The results indicated that the FY-2C satellite data combination in LAPS can show more realistic cloud distributions, and the model simulation for precipitation in 1–6 h had certain improvements over that when satellite data and complex cloud analysis were not applied.
文摘China is one of the countries in the world claiming the most occurrences of severe natural disasters. The natural disasters occurring in this country, diversify in type, wide in geographic distribution, high frequency of occurrence, and bring heavy losses in terms of people's lives and properties.
文摘At 08:56 on January 13,a LM-3A launch vehicle launched into space FY-2F,the fourth operational geostationary meteorological satellite independently developed by China,from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.24 minutes after the lift-off,data received from the Xi'an Satellite TT&C Center and the
文摘China successfully launched the meteorological satellite FY-2F into space at 8:56 a.m.on January 13 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.Developed and produced by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST),a subsidiary of the
基金This work was supported by a NASA grant(Grant No.NNX17AJ09G)to Vanderbilt University.
文摘This paper describes three algorithms for retrieving precipitation over oceans from brightness temperatures (TBs) of the Micro-Wave Humidity Sounder-2 (MHWS-2) onboard Fengyun-3C (FY-3C). For algorithm development, scattering- induced TB depressions (ΔTBs) of MWHS-2 at channels between 89 and 190 GHz were collocated to rain rates derived from measurements of the Global Precipitation Measurement’s Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) for the year 2017. ΔTBs were calculated by subtracting simulated cloud-free TBs from bias-corrected observed TBs for each channel. These ΔTBs were then related to rain rates from DPR using (1) multilinear regression (MLR);the other two algorithms, (2) range searches (RS) and (3) nearest neighbor searches (NNS), are based on k-dimensional trees. While all three algorithms produce instantaneous rain rates, the RS algorithm also provides the probability of precipitation and can be understood in a Bayesian framework. Different combinations of MWHS-2 channels were evaluated using MLR and results suggest that adding 118 GHz improves retrieval performance. The optimal combination of channels excludes high-peaking channels but includes 118 GHz channels peaking in the mid and high troposphere. MWHS-2 observations from another year were used for validation purposes. The annual mean 2.5° × 2.5° gridded rain rates from the three algorithms are consistent with those from the Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) and DPR. Their correlation coefficients with GPCP are 0.96 and their biases are less than 5%. The correlation coefficients with DPR are slightly lower and the maximum bias is ~8%, partly due to the lower sampling density of DPR compared to that of MWHS-2.
文摘The LM-2C launch vehicle lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center with the Yaogan 30-01 satellites (3 satel- lites with one rocket) at 12:21 Beijing time on September 29. The satellites en- tered their preset orbits. It was the 25 I st flight of the LM series launch vehicle.
文摘The FY-2F satellite recently passed its in-orbit test review and can be put into operational use. Experts from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Meteorological Administration, CASC, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense,
文摘LM-2C launch vehicles launched two sets of Yaogan 30 satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center respectively on November 25 and December 26.The second one was the last launch mission carried out by CASC in 2017.LM-2C was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology.It is the only one among the LM series launch vehicle that can conduct flight missions from the three inland launch sites.