IASI MW+IR L2 products to monitor Polar Lows

Polar Lows (PLs) are intense mesoscale maritime cyclones that develop near snow-covered continents or along the edges of sea ice during marine cold air outbreaks in high-latitude regions. Their lifecycle typically spans from 12-36 hours, with horizontal dimensions varying between approximately 200 and 1000 km. Surface wind speeds typically reach or exceed gale-force levels. …