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A model for the microwave emissivity of the ocean's surface as a function of wind speedA quantitative model is presented which describes the ocean surface as an ensemble of flat facets with slopes distributed partially covered with an absorbing nonpolarized foam layer. Experimental evidence is presented for this model.
Document ID
19790012500
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wilheit, T. T.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: 4th NASA Weather and Climate Program Sci. Rev.
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
79N20671
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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