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A climate index derived from satellite measured spectral infrared radiationThe vertical infrared radiative emitting structure (VIRES) climate index, based on radiative transfer theory and derived from the spectral radiances typically used to retrieve temperature profiles, is introduced. It is assumed that clouds and climate are closely related and a change in one will result in a change in the other. The index is a function of the cloud, temperature, and moisture distributions. It is more accurately retrieved from satellite data than is cloudiness per se. The VIRES index is based upon the shape and relative magnitude of the broadband weighting function of the infrared radiative transfer equation. The broadband weighting curves are retrieved from simulated satellite infrared sounder data (spectral radiances). The retrieval procedure is described and the error error sensitivities of the method investigated. Index measuring options and possible applications of the VIRES index are proposed.
Document ID
19820017801
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Thesis/Dissertation
Authors
Abel, M. D.
(Colorado State Univ. Fort Collins, CO, United States)
Fox, S. K.
(Colorado State Univ. Fort Collins, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
May 18, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Initial Studies of Middle and Upper Tropospheric Stratiform Clouds
ISSN: 0067-0340
Subject Category
Geophysics
Report/Patent Number
CSU-ATS-335
Accession Number
82N25677
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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