Data & Tools
Satellite Imagery Enhancement Descriptions
Abbreviation
Full Name
Description
Abbreviation:
VIS
Full Name:
Visible
Unenhanced visible imagery that transitions to infrared channel 2 overnight.
Abbreviation:
AVN
Full Name:
Aviation
Aviation color enhancement.
Abbreviation:
IR2
Full Name:
Shortwave
Shortwave, sometimes considered 'night visible'.
Abbreviation:
BD
Full Name:
Dvorak
Dvorak Technique for Tropical Cyclone Classifications.
Abbreviation:
IR4
Full Name:
Unenhanced
Unenhanced channel 4 infrared imagery.
Abbreviation:
JSL
Full Name:
JSL2
Developed by Jim Lynch for use with tropical classifications.
Abbreviation:
RGB
Full Name:
RGB
Combination of visible and infrared using a three channel technique to make features stand out.
Abbreviation:
FT
Full Name:
Funktop
Developed by Ted Funk for assistance with precipitation analysis.
Abbreviation:
RB
Full Name:
Rainbow
Rainbow enhancement curve – a colorful enhancement.
Abbreviation:
WV
Full Name:
Water Vapor
Infrared channel 3 with color enhancement.
Note: This data courtesy of the NOAA Satellite Services Division.