Earth  ID: 2976

Examining Hurricane Frances' Cloud Structure

Visualizations by Stuart A. Snodgrass Released on September 3, 2004
The MODIS instrument on Terra captures great details in the beautiful clouds surrounding Hurricane Frances.
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Viewing the clouds structure of Hurricane Frances.
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This and the following images show the high detail that the Terra Satellite sensor MODIS can acquire.
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Eventhough Frances is a hurricane, Terra-MODIS views the calm before the storm. Crooked and Acklins Islands are seen on the edge of the outer band.
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Haiti and the Dominican Republic are engulfed by Hurricane Frances.
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Scientist are able to view the detail in the cloud formation of Hurricane Frances. Using this and other data the scientist will understand what makes hurricanes tick.
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Terra-MODIS can look down the funnel Eye of Hurricane Frances.

Visualization Credits

Stuart A. Snodgrass (GST): Lead Animator
Lori Perkins (NASA/GSFC): Animator
Greg Shirah (NASA/GSFC): Animator
Jacques Descloitres (NASA/GSFC): Scientist
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Mission:
Terra

Data Used:
Terra/MODIS
2004/09/01
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This item is part of these series:
Hurricanes
Hurricane Frances

Goddard TV Tape:
G2004-036

Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
GCMD >> Earth Science >> Atmosphere >> Atmospheric Winds
GCMD >> Earth Science >> Atmosphere >> Atmospheric Phenomena >> Hurricanes
GCMD >> Earth Science >> Human Dimensions >> Natural Hazards >> Fires
GCMD >> Location >> Florida
SVS >> Hurricane Frances
SVS >> For Educators
SVS >> Cloud Cover >> Amount
SVS >> Water Cycle >> Condensation
SVS >> Atmospheric Science
SVS >> Cloud Cover >> Type
SVS >> Surface Winds
NASA Science >> Earth

GCMD keywords can be found on the Internet with the following citation: Olsen, L.M., G. Major, K. Shein, J. Scialdone, S. Ritz, T. Stevens, M. Morahan, A. Aleman, R. Vogel, S. Leicester, H. Weir, M. Meaux, S. Grebas, C.Solomon, M. Holland, T. Northcutt, R. A. Restrepo, R. Bilodeau, 2013. NASA/Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Earth Science Keywords. Version 8.0.0.0.0