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Microwave characteristics of the ocean surface in the 1-10 GHz bandThe microwave characteristics of calm, rough, and foam-covered ocean surfaces were studied, and a technique was developed for deriving thermodynamic ocean surface temperatures from brightness temperatures measured by an earth-orbiting radiometer. This investigation encompassed frequencies in the range 1 to 10 GHz (wavelength range of 30 to 3 cm) and was based on the use of a one-dimensional geometrical optics roughness model, including shadowing and multiple scattering of radiant electromagnetic energy. Provision is made in the model for characterizing surface roughness through the rms slope versus wind velocity relations previously established. Suitable foam and atmospheric models were superimposed on the roughness model.
Document ID
19720021729
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Strong, A. E.
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Washington, DC, United States)
Porter, R. A.
(Radiometric Technol. Inc. Wakefield, Mass., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 21, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Manned Spacecraft Center 4th Ann. Earth Resources Program Rev., Vol. 4
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
72N29379
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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