Wikipedia editor and Wikimedia Commons image uploader, and a storm tracker
Please do not expect major edits from me I mainly focus on tropical cyclone, extratropical cyclone, and other weather events images and/or information about the tropical cyclone or other weather events like for an example the windspeed and pressure.
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Intro
Hello there! I go by the name of TheWxResearcher (TWR) on here. As a twenty-one-year-old college sophomore hailing from Michigan, I have a passion for monitoring tropical cyclones by sharing satellite images. While I initially pursued meteorology, I've decided to shift gears come Fall 2024, though my fascination with meteorology remains unwavering. My primary objective remains consistent and to share captivating imagery of weather phenomena.
Status of my account
College Schedule
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Thursday: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
These are the times I will be least likely to be online or busy-
Times I will upload during an active Tropical Cyclone (Wikimedia Commons)
In our era, satellites continuously monitor tropical cyclones, whether in polar orbit or geostationary position, day and night. Typically, during an active cyclone, I aim to upload two images daily: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The timing of these uploads depends on my schedule, whether I'm at work, school, or engaged in other activities. If I have my laptop, I'll endeavor to upload regardless of my busyness; otherwise, anyone can contribute by uploading their own image.
For particularly dangerous or record-breaking storms, I may upload up to four satellite images per day. If the storm reaches its peak at night, I'll upload an image only if it's at least 5% stronger in knots or if its structure is notably enhanced compared to sunset or sunrise, especially evident in infrared (IR) images. However, I'll resort to IR images if no alternative is available.
Here's a breakdown of the likely sources for each upload time:
- Morning: Likely sourced from Terra-MODIS or geostationary satellites like GOES 16/17/18, Himawari 8/9, and upcoming third-generation Meteosat satellites.
- Afternoon: Very likely sourced from Aqua-MODIS, NOAA-20, or Suomi-NPP.
- Evening: Mostly sourced from geostationary satellites due to limited polar-orbiting passes during this time.
- Night: Uploaded only if the storm peaks during this time, under a full or gibbous moon, or for IR images if the storm's intensity is 5% higher than at sunset or sunrise between the new moon and half-moon phases.
Additionally, the file names of uploaded images are based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), while descriptions reflect the local time of the storm. For example, a file might be named "Insert Storm Name" 2022-07-01 1910Z.jpg or png. If the storm is just west (left side) of the International Date Line, the description would indicate the morning of July 2, 2022 (Local Time); if east (right side) of the date line, it would be the morning of July 1, 2022, considering the previous day on that side.
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