Aerosol Retrieval Using Synthetic Polder Multi-Angular DataThe POLarizations and Directionality of the Earth's Reflectances (POLDER) instrument onboard the Japanese ADEOS satellite offers unique possibilities for the retrieval of aerosol parameters with its polarization and multi-angular capability. In this study we examine a technique that simultaneously retrieve multiple aerosol parameters, namely asymmetry factor, single scattering albedo, surface albedo, and optical thickness. using simulated POLDER reflectances. It is found that. over dark or bright surfaces, simultaneous retrieval of multiple parameters is indeed possible, but not over surfaces with intermediate reflectivity. Among the four parameters, the single-scattering albedo is retrieved with the best accuracy and is the least vulnerable when the reflectance value is subjected to a 0.1% white noise.
Document ID
19980022677
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Headquarters
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Kuo, K. S. (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD United States)
Weger, R. C. (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD United States)
Welch R. M. (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD United States)