Mapping of Sea Surface Temperature by the DMSP Satellite.

Abstract

Sea surface temperature (T2) may be inferred from Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellite measurements of infrared radiances in atmospheric windows if errors in instrumentation, data processing, and satellite orientation are properly accounted for. Even in the absence of clouds, the slight opacity of the atmosphere in the windows causes the temperature 'seen' by the satellite to be lower than that measured by ships or aircraft. Clouds produce the same effect, but generally of a greater magnitude.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA014427

Entities

People

  • James H. Willand
  • James L. Cogan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Windows
  • Data Processing
  • Instrumentation
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Satellite Orientation
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Surface Temperature
  • Windows

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Space