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Estimation of cloud top heights from satellite imageryLight coming from a cloud to the detector of a multispectral satellite (Landsat) consists of light reflected from the cloud and light scattered by the layer of atmosphere between the cloud and satellite. Because of the strong wavelength dependence of Rayleigh scattering, the comparison of the signals in two spectral channels allows one to find the thickness of the scattering layer and hence the height of the cloud top.
Document ID
19850060715
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Mekler, Y. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Podolak, M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 24
ISSN: 0003-6935
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
85A42866
Distribution Limits
Public
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