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NASA satellite data assist in tornado damage assessments
Article first published online: 30 SEP 2011
DOI: 10.1029/2011EO400002
Copyright 2011 by the American Geophysical Union
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union
Volume 92, Issue 40, pages 337–339, 4 October 2011
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How to Cite
, , and , (2011), NASA satellite data assist in tornado damage assessments, Eos Trans. AGU, 92(40), 337.
Publication History
- Issue published online: 30 SEP 2011
- Article first published online: 30 SEP 2011
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Keywords:
- MODIS;
- tornado;
- ASTER;
- damage
During the period of 25–28 April 2011, the southeastern United States was raked by several episodes of severe weather. Numerous tornadoes caused extensive damage and, tragically, the deaths of more than 300 people. Meteorologists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) performed extensive surveys to assess the intensity, duration, and ground track of tornadoes reported during the event. Survey activities included visits to the affected locations, analysis of radar data, aerial surveys, and interviews with eyewitnesses.