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Category : Gupta, Shashi K.
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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The Langley Parameterized Shortwave Algorithm (LPSA) for Surface Radiation Budget Studies
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gupta, Shashi K.
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gupta, Shashi K.
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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The Langley Parameterized Shortwave Algorithm (Lpsa) for Surface Radiation Budget Studies. 1.0
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721020690
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Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An efficient algorithm was developed during the late 1980's and early 1990's by W. F. Staylor at NASA/LaRC for the purpose of deriving shortwave surface radiation budget parameters on a global scale. While the algorithm produced results in good agreement with observations, the lack of proper documentation resulted in a weak acceptance by the science community. The primary purpose of this report is to develop detailed documentation of the algorithm. In the process, the algorithm was modified whenever discrepancies were found between the algorithm and its referenced literature sources. In some instances, assumptions made in the algorithm could not be justified and were replaced with those that were justifiable. The algorithm uses satellite and operational meteorological data for inputs. Most of the original data sources have been replaced by more recent, higher quality data sources, and fluxes are now computed on a higher spatial resolution. Many more changes to the basic radiation scheme and meteorological inputs have been proposed to improve the algorithm and make the product more useful for new research projects. Because of the many changes already in place and more planned for the future, the algorithm has been renamed the Langley Parameterized Shortwave Algorithm (LPSA).Gupta, Shashi K. and Kratz, David P. and Stackhouse, Paul W., Jr. and Wilber, Anne C.Langley Research CenterALGORITHMS; ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION; ENERGY BUDGETS; SPATIAL RESOLUTION; METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721020690
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
An efficient algorithm was developed during the late 1980's and early 1990's by W. F. Staylor at NASA/LaRC for the purpose of deriving shortwave surface radiation budget parameters on a global scale. While the algorithm produced results in good agreement with observations, the lack of proper documentation resulted in a weak acceptance by the science community. The primary purpose of this report is to develop detailed documentation of the algorithm. In the process, the algorithm was modified whenever discrepancies were found between the algorithm and its referenced literature sources. In some instances, assumptions made in the algorithm could not be justified and were replaced with those that were justifiable. The algorithm uses satellite and operational meteorological data for inputs. Most of the original data sources have been replaced by more recent, higher quality data sources, and fluxes are now computed on a higher spatial resolution. Many more changes to the basic radiation scheme and meteorological inputs have been proposed to improve the algorithm and make the product more useful for new research projects. Because of the many changes already in place and more planned for the future, the algorithm has been renamed the Langley Parameterized Shortwave Algorithm (LPSA).Gupta, Shashi K. and Kratz, David P. and Stackhouse, Paul W., Jr. and Wilber, Anne C.Langley Research CenterALGORITHMS; ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION; ENERGY BUDGETS; SPATIAL RESOLUTION; METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS
Soil Hydrology, Land Use and Agriculture
Author: Manoj Shukla
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 9781845938772
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Agriculture is strongly affected by changes in soil hydrology as well as changes in land use and management practices and the complex interactions between them. This book aims to develop an understanding of these interactions on a watershed scale, using soil hydrology models and addresses the consequences of land use and management changes on agriculture from a research perspective. It includes case studies that illustrate the impact of land use and management on various soil hydrological parameters under different climates and ecosystems. It is suitable for researchers and students in soil sc
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 9781845938772
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Agriculture is strongly affected by changes in soil hydrology as well as changes in land use and management practices and the complex interactions between them. This book aims to develop an understanding of these interactions on a watershed scale, using soil hydrology models and addresses the consequences of land use and management changes on agriculture from a research perspective. It includes case studies that illustrate the impact of land use and management on various soil hydrological parameters under different climates and ecosystems. It is suitable for researchers and students in soil sc
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1102
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1102
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Advances in Quantitative Remote Sensing in China – In Memory of Prof. Xiaowen Li
Author: Shunlin Liang
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3038972703
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Quantitative land remote sensing has recently advanced dramatically, particularly in China. It has been largely driven by vast governmental investment, the availability of a huge amount of Chinese satellite data, geospatial information requirements for addressing pressing environmental issues and other societal benefits. Many individuals have also fostered and made great contributions to its development, and Prof. Xiaowen Li was one of these leading figures. This book is published in memory of Prof. Li. The papers collected in this book cover topics from surface reflectance simulation, inversion algorithm and estimation of variables, to applications in optical, thermal, Lidar and microwave remote sensing. The wide range of variables include directional reflectance, chlorophyll fluorescence, aerosol optical depth, incident solar radiation, albedo, surface temperature, upward longwave radiation, leaf area index, fractional vegetation cover, forest biomass, precipitation, evapotranspiration, freeze/thaw snow cover, vegetation productivity, phenology and biodiversity indicators. They clearly reflect the current level of research in this area. This book constitutes an excellent reference suitable for upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students and professionals in remote sensing.
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3038972703
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Quantitative land remote sensing has recently advanced dramatically, particularly in China. It has been largely driven by vast governmental investment, the availability of a huge amount of Chinese satellite data, geospatial information requirements for addressing pressing environmental issues and other societal benefits. Many individuals have also fostered and made great contributions to its development, and Prof. Xiaowen Li was one of these leading figures. This book is published in memory of Prof. Li. The papers collected in this book cover topics from surface reflectance simulation, inversion algorithm and estimation of variables, to applications in optical, thermal, Lidar and microwave remote sensing. The wide range of variables include directional reflectance, chlorophyll fluorescence, aerosol optical depth, incident solar radiation, albedo, surface temperature, upward longwave radiation, leaf area index, fractional vegetation cover, forest biomass, precipitation, evapotranspiration, freeze/thaw snow cover, vegetation productivity, phenology and biodiversity indicators. They clearly reflect the current level of research in this area. This book constitutes an excellent reference suitable for upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students and professionals in remote sensing.
Remote Sensing of the Terrestrial Hydrologic Cycle
Author: Qiuhong Tang
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3039288075
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This book provides a practical introduction to remote sensing applications for detecting changes in the terrestrial water cycle and understanding the causes and consequences of these changes. Covering a wide range of innovative remote sensing approaches for hydrological study, this book contributes significantly to the knowledge base of hydrology in the Anthropocene, i.e., global change hydrology. It is an excellent reference for students and professionals in the fields of hydrology, climate change, and geography.
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3039288075
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This book provides a practical introduction to remote sensing applications for detecting changes in the terrestrial water cycle and understanding the causes and consequences of these changes. Covering a wide range of innovative remote sensing approaches for hydrological study, this book contributes significantly to the knowledge base of hydrology in the Anthropocene, i.e., global change hydrology. It is an excellent reference for students and professionals in the fields of hydrology, climate change, and geography.
Encyclopedia of Hydrological Sciences
Author: M. G. Anderson
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Category : Hydrology
Languages : en
Pages : 844
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Category : Hydrology
Languages : en
Pages : 844
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NASA Langley Scientific and Technical Information Output-2001
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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The Earth Observer
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Category : Artificial satellites in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Publisher:
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Category : Artificial satellites in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Langley Parameterized Shortwave Algorithm (LPSA) for Surface Radiation Budget Studies
Author: Shashi K. Gupta
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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