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• temperature


• time


• wind direction and speed


• any other observations

b. Continue to analyze the daily (or more frequent) satellite images. Prediction of

the arrival time for the cold front should be adjusted if the velocity of the cold

front varies with time. Include all of the predictions in the final report.

Analysis

1. A summary of the satellite observations.
   
   
   • General location and movement of the front (latitude and longitude).
   
   
   • Velocity and arrival predictions made (discuss any adjustment made to the
     prediction).
   
   
   
   


2. A summary of the trends seen in the surface data collected.
   
   
   • General trends seen in each variable.
   
   
   • Does the data match what is expected when a cold front passes?
   
   
   • Can you explain the variables that do not match a cold front?
   
   
   
   


3. A discussion of the similarities and differences between a and b.
   
   
   • Was your prediction accurate? Why or why not?
   
   
   • Do the cloud types seen in both data sets correlate? Why or why not?
   
   
   • How accurate is this method of prediction?
   
   
   • What could be done to ensure a more accurate prediction (discuss at least two
     options)?