Cloud retrievals from satellite data using optimal estimation: evaluation and application to ATSR.

Authors :: Poulsen, C. A.
Watts, P. D.
Thomas, G. E.
Sayer, A. M.
Siddans, R.
Grainger, R. G.
Lawrence, B. N.
Campmany, E.
Dean, S. M.
Arnold, C.
Source :: Atmospheric Measurement Techniques Discussions; 2011, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p2389-2431, 43p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts, 4 Graphs, 5 Maps
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: The article focuses on the retrieval of cloud parameters from satellite multi-spectral imager data using optimal estimation. The parameters include cloud top pressure, cloud optical depth, cloud effective radius. Optimal estimation is tested by performing retrieval simulations for a variety of simulated single layer and multi-layer conditions. The algorithm is applied to both the Along-Track Scanning Radiometers (ATSR-2) and AATSR

Subjects :: CLOUDS
RADIOMETERS
METEOROLOGICAL instruments
RADIATIVE transfer
RADIATION

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