Interpretation and Application of Nimbus High-Resolution Infrared Radiometer Data for Southeast Asia

Abstract

Comparative studies of Nimbus I and Nimbus II HRIR pictures over Southeast Asia with supporting surface and radar observations disclose that bright areas (cold temperatures) in HRIR pictures correspond to areas of precipitation revealed by radar and substantially agree with a rain index based on 12-hr rainfall reports from six stations. The Nimbus infrared pictures are significantly different from satellite daytime video pictures, however, and consequently require different interpretation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0864570

Entities

People

  • Rupert S. Hawkins

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Asia
  • Atmospheric Windows
  • Classification
  • Geographic Regions
  • Grids
  • High Resolution
  • Meteorology
  • Observation
  • Precipitation
  • Radiometers
  • Rain
  • Rainfall
  • Security
  • South China Sea
  • Southeast Asia

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Computer Vision.

Technology Areas

  • Space