QuikScat Measures Melor's Winds from Space (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

QuikScat Measures Melor's Winds from Space

Caption

QuikScat saw Melor's winds on September 30 at 7:39 UTC. QuikScat imagery is false-colored to show different wind speeds, the highest winds are always shown in purple, indicating winds over 40 knots (46 mph). Small barbs are used in the images to indicate wind direction and point to areas of heavy rain.

Credit

NASA JPL, Pedro Falcon III

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.