DMSP Water Vapor Radiances - A Preliminary Evaluation.
Abstract
SSH data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program were received for analysis and evaluation. Valuable inherent water vapor information is contained in the eight DMSP Water Vapor Channels that operate in the 18-30 micrometer rotational water vapor band. Middle and/or high tropospheric cloudiness may be determined by analysis of the spectral radiances measured by the various DMSP water vapor channels. Clear or cloudy conditions may be determined by analysis of the slope of the spectral radiance of only three DMSP SSH Channels. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA099305
Entities
People
- Francis R. Valovcin
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory