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Observation of Local Cloud and Moisture Feedbacks Associated with High Ocean and Desert Surface TemperaturesNew data on clouds and moisture, made possible by reanalysis of weather satellite observations, show that the atmosphere reacts to warm ocean pools in the Western Pacific Ocean with increased moisture and cloudiness, suggesting a negative feedback limiting the rise in sea-surface temperature.
Document ID
20060038733
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
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Authors
Chahine, M. T.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
greenhouse warming atmospheric moisture clouds surface temperatures HIRS

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