Requirement #748 

Values

For variable: Cloud to Ground lightning density

In application: 2.3 Nowcasting / Very Short-Range Forecasting

Application-dependent Technical Priority: 0.0

Goal Breakthrough Threshold Priority
Uncertainty 1 Dimensionless 3 Dimensionless 15 Dimensionless
Layer/s Quality
Coverage Quality
Stability/decade (if applicable) 1 %/decade 3 %/decade 15 %/decade
Horizontal Resolution 1 km 3 km 15 km
Vertical Resolution
Observing Cycle 30 sec 5 min 15 min
Timeliness 30 sec 5 min 15 min

 

Validated: 6/9/15 Source: P. Ambrosetti
General Comment: This variable considers only cloud-to-ground lightning flashes. Confidence: firm
Def: :Result of impact studies of actual data used in actual applications of numerical or conceptual models
Application Area Comment: Horizontal Coverage Comment:
Observation Comment: Performance Comment:
Specifications
  • Domain: Atmosphere