Author: Clifford Dalton Kern
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Category : Earth temperature
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Of prime interest are the radiation data from that portion of the infrared spectrum known as the atmospheric water-vapor window, ranging from about 8 to 12 microns. Infrared signals received by weather satellites and aircraft depend, in clear air, on surface temperature, atmospheric interference and surface emissivity. For the latter, very different data in literature are found for clouds, water, rocks, etc. In this report correct emissivity data were sought in three ways: (1) Reflectivity of polished rock samples was tested in an infrared spectrograph for 5-16 microns wavelength. Using Kirchhoff's law this method yielded emissivities for near normal incidence. (2) Using an 8-13 microns sensitive radiometer and an aggregate, called emissivity box, the emissivity of many surfaces was measured directly. (3) A summer noon time flight of Tiros over the Mediterranean and the Sahara was evaluated.
Evaluation of Infrared Emission of Clouds and Ground as Measured by Weather Satellites
Author: Clifford Dalton Kern
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earth temperature
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Of prime interest are the radiation data from that portion of the infrared spectrum known as the atmospheric water-vapor window, ranging from about 8 to 12 microns. Infrared signals received by weather satellites and aircraft depend, in clear air, on surface temperature, atmospheric interference and surface emissivity. For the latter, very different data in literature are found for clouds, water, rocks, etc. In this report correct emissivity data were sought in three ways: (1) Reflectivity of polished rock samples was tested in an infrared spectrograph for 5-16 microns wavelength. Using Kirchhoff's law this method yielded emissivities for near normal incidence. (2) Using an 8-13 microns sensitive radiometer and an aggregate, called emissivity box, the emissivity of many surfaces was measured directly. (3) A summer noon time flight of Tiros over the Mediterranean and the Sahara was evaluated.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earth temperature
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Of prime interest are the radiation data from that portion of the infrared spectrum known as the atmospheric water-vapor window, ranging from about 8 to 12 microns. Infrared signals received by weather satellites and aircraft depend, in clear air, on surface temperature, atmospheric interference and surface emissivity. For the latter, very different data in literature are found for clouds, water, rocks, etc. In this report correct emissivity data were sought in three ways: (1) Reflectivity of polished rock samples was tested in an infrared spectrograph for 5-16 microns wavelength. Using Kirchhoff's law this method yielded emissivities for near normal incidence. (2) Using an 8-13 microns sensitive radiometer and an aggregate, called emissivity box, the emissivity of many surfaces was measured directly. (3) A summer noon time flight of Tiros over the Mediterranean and the Sahara was evaluated.
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 892
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Technical Abstract Bulletin
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation
Author: Constantin Andronache
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319725831
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This book presents current applications of remote sensing techniques for clouds and precipitation for the benefit of students, educators, and scientists. It covers ground-based systems such as weather radars and spaceborne instruments on satellites. Measurements and modeling of precipitation are at the core of weather forecasting, and long-term observations of the cloud system are vital to improving atmospheric models and climate projections. The first section of the book focuses on the use of ground-based weather radars to observe and measure precipitation and to detect and forecast storms, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. It also discusses the observation of clouds using ground-based millimeter radar. The second part of the book concentrates on spaceborne remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. It includes cases from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) and the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, using satellite radars to observe precipitation systems. Then, the focus is on global cloud observations from the ClaudSat, Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO), including a perspective on the Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite. It also addresses global atmospheric water vapor profiling for clear and cloudy conditions using microwave observations. The final part of this volume provides a perspective into advances in cloud modeling using remote sensing observations.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319725831
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This book presents current applications of remote sensing techniques for clouds and precipitation for the benefit of students, educators, and scientists. It covers ground-based systems such as weather radars and spaceborne instruments on satellites. Measurements and modeling of precipitation are at the core of weather forecasting, and long-term observations of the cloud system are vital to improving atmospheric models and climate projections. The first section of the book focuses on the use of ground-based weather radars to observe and measure precipitation and to detect and forecast storms, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. It also discusses the observation of clouds using ground-based millimeter radar. The second part of the book concentrates on spaceborne remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. It includes cases from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) and the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, using satellite radars to observe precipitation systems. Then, the focus is on global cloud observations from the ClaudSat, Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO), including a perspective on the Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite. It also addresses global atmospheric water vapor profiling for clear and cloudy conditions using microwave observations. The final part of this volume provides a perspective into advances in cloud modeling using remote sensing observations.
U. S. Government Research and Development Reports
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1776
Book Description
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1776
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Government-wide Index to Federal Research & Development Reports
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1654
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1654
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4th Annual Earth Resources Program Review
Author: Earth Resources Program
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
Remote Sensing of Earth Resources
Author: NASA Scientific and Technical Information Facility
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Category : Earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Earth Resources Aircraft Program Status Review
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Category : Aerial photography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
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Category : Aerial photography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Fourth Annual Earth Resources Program Review, Presented at the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas, January 17 to 21: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration programs, and U.S. Naval Research Laboratory programs
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Category : Aeronautics in agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 522
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Publisher:
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Category : Aeronautics in agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 522
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