Open AccessMonsoon depression as seen in satellite pictures
Author(s) -
V. Srinivasan,
Sethu Raman,
Aditi Ramakrishnan
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.243
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v22i3.4811
Subject(s) - climatology , salient , monsoon , meteorology , satellite , cloud computing , environmental science , geography , geology , computer science , archaeology , aerospace engineering , engineering , operating system
Satellite cloud pictures for the periods of monsoon depressions, from formative stage to dissipative stage, during July to September, 1967-69 were examined. Five broad types of cloud patterns could be identified in these pictures and they have been empirically correlated with the observed synoptic and upper air features. The pattern of clouding readily gives an indication of the intensity of the monsoon disturbance as well as its centre. The salient features of the five cloud patterns and the associated synoptic and upper air features are briefly discussed. The principal area of heavy rains is identified from the cloud patterns.