Amanda Mims Wins 2008 NWA Meteorological Satellite Applications Award
The Meteorological Satellite Applications Award was established by the National Weather Association
(NWA) to stimulate interest and foster the study and use of satellite remote sensing data in weather analysis and
forecasting.
Undergraduate students were invited to write an original paper on meteorological satellite applications. Themes
of the papers may include original research, case studies, or a survey of applications. The recipient
of the award receives a stipend of $500 and is invited to present their paper at the NWA Annual Meeting.
This award is sponsored by Frances Holt, former Chair of the NWA Remote Sensing Committee.
The 2008 winner of this award is Ms.Amanda Mims, a senior at the University of Michigan (Letter of congratulations). Her paper is entitled "WindSat Ocean Surface Emissivity Dependence on Wind Speed in Tropical Cyclones." She presented her paper on October 12, 2008 at the NWA Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY (photo).
