Processing of Cloud Databases for the Development of an Automated Global Cloud Climatology

Abstract

This study describes data sources, data processing activities, compression, prediction, and blending of cloud databases being utilized in the development of an automated fast retrieval global cloud climatology. Correlation of sky cover over a sky dome from up-looking whole sky photos and from down- viewing satellite data is demonstrated. An updated documentation of a whole sky photo database and documentation of two geographic databases optimized for use on small PCs are also provided. Several FORTRAN subroutines pertinent to cloud data processing are listed in the Appendix.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1991
Accession Number
ADA251593

Entities

People

  • James H. Willand
  • Julia Steeves

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cloud Cover
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Digital Data
  • Geography
  • Grids
  • Information Processing
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Stereolithography
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Space