VAWS: New Satellite Imagery for Sea Spray, Blowing Snow, and Water Vapor Detection in Alaska

Bill Line, NOAA/NESDIS

This presentation highlights innovative satellite imagery products for Alaska, specifically for detecting sea spray, blowing snow, and water vapor. Using newly developed RGB combinations applied to both GOES and JPSS satellites, these tools improve forecasters’ ability to diagnose otherwise difficult to detect features. These imagery products are already available for use in operations, supporting improved forecasting and decision-making.