CONSIDERATIONS ON DAYLIGHT OPERATION OF 1.6-VERSUS 3.7-µm CHANNEL ON NOAA AND METOP SATELLITES

The 3.7-µm channel is advantageous for most cloud applications because of the greater sensitivity to cloud-top microstructure and smaller surface and 3-D effects. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Published in:Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 2004-06, Vol.85 (6), p.873
Main Authors: Rosenfeld, Daniel, Cattani, Elsa, Melani, Samantha, Levizzani, Vincenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Meteorological satellites
Meteorology
Weather forecasting
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Summary:The 3.7-µm channel is advantageous for most cloud applications because of the greater sensitivity to cloud-top microstructure and smaller surface and 3-D effects. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0003-0007
1520-0477