A cloud cover model based on satellite dataA model for worldwide cloud cover using a satellite data set containing infrared radiation measurements is proposed. The satellite data set containing day IR, night IR and incoming and absorbed solar radiation measurements on a 2.5 degree latitude-longitude grid covering a 45 month period was converted to estimates of cloud cover. The global area was then classified into homogeneous cloud cover regions for each of the four seasons. It is noted that the developed maps can be of use to the practicing climatologist who can obtain a considerable amount of cloud cover information without recourse to large volumes of data.
Document ID
19810039277
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Somerville, P. N. (University of Central Florida Orlando, FL, United States)
Bean, S. J. (Central Florida, University Orlando, Fla., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment