NWCSAF/MSG PGE13 Physical Retrieval Product Version 2010

Abstract

PGE13 SEVIRI Physical Retrieval (SPhR) is available as a new product of NWCSAF/MSG 2010 package. The NWCSAF/MSG physical retrieval algorithm and the improvements on the NWCSAF 2010 version are presented. The selected algorithm has been optimized for the purpose of an operational implementation; the algorithm targets the region where atmosphere is more unstable and will potentially cause convective storm development. The use of PGE13 in one case study and statistical validation of PGE13 are presented. Ideas for future versions of physical retrieval for MSG and MTG are also discussed.