Tuesday, May 3, 2016

NUCAPS vs GOES LAP

Comparison of NUCAPS sounding data with GOES LAP.  Note the cursor rreadout in the second image indicating LAPS derived CAPE of 1709 J/kg versus surface initialized T/TD of 82/62 which gives a NUCAPS derived CAPE of 1690 J/kg...quite good I'd say.

NUCAPS 18Z Indicies

18Z GOES LAP


Tornadotod

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