The satellite and radar screen is divided into three different maps, as described below:
6.1.1 – Satellite
The images show most of the actual clouds; small clouds, fog, clouds at night and aerosols may not be visible. In mountain and polar areas, snow may appear as clouds.
On the satellite screen, the first map group option available is the satellite map. Figure 6.1.1A illustrates how the satellite map (Nº1) is presented below:
Figure 6.1.1 – Satellite Map
On the satellite map screen, when you enter, you see a cluster of yellow points (Nº2) in the center of the screen, representing the locations of the user’s monitoring points. If the user wants to zoom in or out on their monitoring area, they should click on the zoom options bar (Nº3) to choose the zoom level that best suits their needs.
Below the zoom bar, we have the time selector bar (Nº4), where we can select the time window that will be displayed on the bar below (Nº5), with 15-minute intervals between each satellite map update.
On the satellite screen, images mostly show real clouds; small clouds, fog, nocturnal clouds, and aerosols may not be visible. In mountainous and polar areas, snow may appear as clouds.
6.1.2 – Satellite and Radar
The satellite images show the distribution of the actual precipitation. These images show most of the actual precipitation in areas well covered by radar, with colours showing the intensity steps (precipitation amount). Some phenomena, such as snowfall, drizzle, low rainfall in mountain valleys or multiple thunderstorms (which may hide each other) may not be visible on the map, because remote sensing observations are also subject to errors.
The second option on the satellite screen is the satellite and radar map. Figure 6.1.2A illustrates how the satellite and radar screen (Nº1) is presented below
Figure 6.1.2A – Satellite and Radar Screen
On the satellite and radar map, we see a cluster of yellow points in the middle of the map (Nº2), indicating the location of the client’s monitoring network within the satellite and radar map. In the upper right corner of the screen, we have the zoom options bar (Nº3), where we can zoom in or out of our map. In the lower right corner, we have the time variable bar (Nº4), which will show map update intervals (Nº5), larger or smaller depending on the option selected in the time selector bar (Nº4). In the lower left corner, we have the precipitation intensity legend (Nº6), which represents the intensity of precipitation occurring around the globe on the map.
The satellite and radar map shows the distribution of real precipitation. These images show most of the actual precipitation in areas well-covered by radar, with colors indicating intensity stages (amount of precipitation). Some phenomena, such as snowfall, drizzle, low precipitation in mountainous valleys, or multiple storms (which may be hidden) may not be visible on the map, as remote sensing observations are also subject to errors. Consult local forecasts for more accurate details on the timing and amount of expected precipitation.
6.1.3 – Meteorological Radar Screen
The weather radar shows the spatial and temporal distribution of precipitation over the last few hours. The intensity of the precipitation is displayed with colours as indicated in the map legend.
The third and final map option on the satellite and radar screen is the meteorological radar map (Nº1). The meteorological radar map is presented in Figure 6.1.3A below:
Figure 6.1.3A – Meteorological Radar Map
On the meteorological radar map, we see a cluster of yellow points in the middle of the map (Nº2), indicating the location of the client’s monitoring network within the meteorological radar map. In the upper right corner of the screen, we have the zoom options bar (Nº3), where we can zoom in or out of our map. In the lower right corner, we have the time variable bar (Nº4), which will show map update intervals (Nº5), larger or smaller depending on the option selected in the time selector bar (Nº4). In the lower left corner, we have the precipitation intensity legend (Nº6), which represents the intensity of precipitation occurring around the globe on the map.
The meteorological radar shows the spatial and temporal distribution of precipitation over the past few hours. The intensity of precipitation is displayed with colors, as indicated in the map legend.