SYNOPTIC ANALYSIS OF TIROS III RADIATION MEASUREMENTS.
Abstract
TIROS III radiation measurements during July 1961 are analyzed with respect to radiometer deterioration, limb darkening, cloud cover determination, and comparisons with surface and 500 mb synoptic analyses. The patterns of Channel 2 (8-13 microns) equivalent temperature (T sub E) show excellent agreement with TIROS photographs and nephanalyses. They show better agreement with 500 mb than with surface analyses. Lowest T sub E values are generally downwind from a major 500 mb trough position. The short wave troughs are depicted by a characteristic crescent shaped T sub E pattern. Although the pattern generally shows little relation to summer fronts, there is occasionally an excellent fit with open waves. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0431181
Entities
People
- Paul Sherr
- Raymond Wexler