Simultaneous retrieval of cloud motion and height from polar-orbiter multiangle measurements

被引：30

作者：

Horváth, A ^{[1
]}

Davies, R ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Arizona, Dept Atmospher Sci, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

来源：

GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS | 2001年 / 28卷 / 15期

关键词：

Cloud heights - Cloud motions - Error estimates - Fully automated - High Latitudes - Multi-angle - Multiangle measurements;

D O I：

10.1029/2001GL012951

中图分类号：

P [天文学、地球科学];

学科分类号：

07 ;

摘要：

For the first time, the fully automated retrieval of cloud motion from a polar orbiter is possible using a unique technique based on multiangle imagery. The main advantages of the method are the ability to simultaneously determine cloud height along with the wind and the capability of obtaining retrievals at high latitudes (up to 82 degrees). The first results are consistent with the prelaunch error estimates of +/-3 ms(-1) for wind and +/- 400 m for height.

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页码：2915 / 2918

页数：4