A Verification of Aerosol Optical Depth Retrieval Using the Terra Satellite

Abstract

A method for sensing retrieval of Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) was investigated by Vincent (2006). This technique is known as the Shadow Method. Using high-resolution commercial satellite imagery, Vincent was able to calculate AOD values by measuring the radiance of a scene in and out of a shadow. Over the last five years, several advancements have been made to validate the Shadow Method. Using the MODerate resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MODIS), scenes were analyzed over desert regions to exploit shadows generated by clouds and terrain. The results were quickly compiled using MATLAB. Results confirm that the Shadow Method is capable of producing AOD values.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA562743

Entities

People

  • Brett D. Cimbora

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Dust Storms
  • Equations
  • Flux Density
  • High Resolution
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Radiance
  • Radiant Flux Density
  • Radiation
  • Remote Sensing
  • Satellite Imaging
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Scattering
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation

Technology Areas

  • Space