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Model of Clouds during Hurricane Isabel, 2003 (WMS)
The NASA finite-volume General Circulation Model (fvGCM) is used to produce a high-resolution weather prediction system. This model has an increased accuracy of predicting the strength and location of hurricanes over other prediction methods. Several variables are predicted, including cloud cover and precipitable water in the atmosphere. Data from Hurricane Isabel was used to validate the fvGCM model.

This animation shows the prediction of cloud cover during Hurricane Isabel made by NASAs fvGCM model.    This animation shows the prediction of cloud cover during Hurricane Isabel made by NASAs fvGCM model.
Duration: 5.0 seconds
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Color bar for the cloud cover. 		   Color bar for the cloud cover.

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Animation Number:3032
Animator:Eric Sokolowsky (Lead)
Studio:SVS
Completed:2004-10-22
Data Collected:2003/09/14 - 2003/09/21
Series:WMS
Keywords:
SVS >> Hurricane
SVS >> Isabel
DLESE >> Natural hazards
GCMD >> EARTH SCIENCE >> Atmosphere >> Atmospheric Phenomena >> Hurricanes
GCMD >> EARTH SCIENCE >> Atmosphere >> Clouds >> Cloud Amount/Frequency
GCMD >> EARTH SCIENCE >> Human Dimensions >> Natural Hazards >> Meteorological Hazards
More Information on this topic available at:
http://www.nas.nasa.gov/News/Science/2004/10-28-04_fvgcm.html
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