Abbreviation |
Full Name |
Description |
VIS |
Visible |
Unenhanced visible imagery that transitions to infrared channel 2 overnight |
AVN |
Aviation |
Aviation color enhancement |
IR2 |
Shortwave |
Shortwave, sometimes considered "night visible" |
BD |
Dvorak |
Dvorak Technique for Tropical Cyclone Classifications |
IR4 |
Unenhanced |
Unenhanced channel 4 infrared imagery |
JSL |
JSL2 |
Developed by Jim Lynch for use with tropical classifications |
RGB |
RGB |
Combination of visible and infrared using a three channel technique to make features stand out |
FT |
Funktop |
Developed by Ted Funk for assistance with precipitation analysis |
RB |
Rainbow |
Rainbow enhancement curve – a colorful enhancement |
WV |
Water Vapor |
Infrared channel 3 with color enhancement |