The Morphology of Broken Cloud Fields over Ocean Surfaces Using LANDSAT.

Abstract

The aims of our study as outlined in our original proposal were the following: (1) Carry out an initial study of suitably chosen LANDSAT data over both land and sea; (2) Develop the first step in the evolution of semi-automatic computer algorithms to obtain cloud morphology data on a global and long-term basis; (3) Provide a basis for future coordinated satellite, air and ground-based experiments on cloud field properties. (4) Test and improve the modelling of cloud field optical properties for various purpose; (5) Use the data for testing models of atmospheric dynamics on various scales and to develop methods for using cloud morphology data as diagnostics for large scale atmospheric characteristics. These aims have been carried out for the most part.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 05, 1986
Accession Number
ADA174944

Entities

People

  • Joachim H. Joseph

Organizations

  • Tel Aviv University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Boundary Layer
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Distribution Functions
  • High Resolution
  • Optical Properties
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Probability Distribution Functions
  • Probability Distributions
  • Radiative Transfer
  • Surface Temperature
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space