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Simultaneous retrieval of cloud motion and height from polar‐orbiter multiangle measurements
Author(s) -
Horváth Ákos,
Davies Roger
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
geophysical research letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.007
H-Index - 273
eISSN - 1944-8007
pISSN - 0094-8276
DOI - 10.1029/2001gl012951
Subject(s) - orbiter , polar , remote sensing , cloud top , geology , geodesy , cloud computing , latitude , environmental science , meteorology , computer science , physics , astronomy , operating system
For the first time, the fully automated retrieval of cloud motion from a polar orbiter is possible using a unique technique based on multiangle imagery. The main advantages of the method are the ability to simultaneously determine cloud height along with the wind and the capability of obtaining retrievals at high latitudes (up to 82°). The first results are consistent with the prelaunch error estimates of ±3 ms −1 for wind and ±400 m for height.