Estimation of maximum hurricane wind speed using simulated CYGNSS measurements

Faozi Said, Seubson Soisuvarn, Steve Katzberg, Zorana Jelenak, Paul S. Chang

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Abstract

A hurricane maximum wind retrieval experiment is conducted using CYGNSS (Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System) tracks simulated over a series of tropical cyclone scenes from the Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting model (HWRF). This experiment makes use of a forward model relating simulated CYGNSS power-vs-delay waveforms to hurricane maximum winds. The forward model uses synthetic Willoughby modeled storms as 'truth' data. 1148 HWRF storm scenes from the 2010-11 hurricane seasons, from both the Atlantic and Eastern pacific basins, are used as input wind field to the forward model. Retrieved maximum winds are compared to both NHC best-track and HWRF. Results show a definite potential in using the CYGNSS data in retrieving hurricane maximum winds, although the current retrieval performance is hindered due to the symmetrical nature of the modeled Willoughby storms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages5123-5126
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479979295
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 10 2015
EventIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2015 - Milan, Italy
Duration: Jul 26 2015Jul 31 2015

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Volume2015-November

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2015
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period07/26/1507/31/15

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