Synoptic applications of neph-analyses from artificial satellites

This paper refers briefly to the forecast problem in the Australian region and the vital part likely to be played by satellite cloud photography when adequate experience has been gained in interpretation. The U.S. Weather Satellite TIROS II is described and the interpretation of four neph-analyses obtained during the period December 1960 to January 1961 is discussed in relation to the appropriate M.S.L. synoptic analysis. Reference is made also to some apparent inconsistencies.