Satellite Measurements Of Clouds And Precipitation

Author : Hirohiko Masunaga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9811922446

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Satellite Measurements of Clouds and Precipitation by Hirohiko Masunaga Pdf

This book provides a thorough introductory description of the physical principles underlying the satellite remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. A diverse collection of satellite sensors is covered, including imagers, radars, and sounders over a broad spectral range from visible to microwave radiation. The progress in satellite instrument technology during the past two decades as represented by the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), CloudSat, and Global Measurement Mission (GPM) satellites has drastically improved our capability of measuring clouds and precipitation across the globe. At the same time, such rapid progress makes it increasingly challenging for scientists without specialized skills in remote sensing to fully grasp how satellite measurements are being made. This book is designed to mitigate that challenge. The targeted readers are graduate students and professional scientists seeking an extended summary of the theoretical background behind observations from space, ranging from fundamental physics (the statistical mechanics and radiative processes, for instance) to more practical levels of theory such as retrieval algorithm design.

Author : Constantin Andronache
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319725833

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Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation by Constantin Andronache Pdf

This book presents current applications of remote sensing techniques for clouds and precipitation for the benefit of students, educators, and scientists. It covers ground-based systems such as weather radars and spaceborne instruments on satellites. Measurements and modeling of precipitation are at the core of weather forecasting, and long-term observations of the cloud system are vital to improving atmospheric models and climate projections. The first section of the book focuses on the use of ground-based weather radars to observe and measure precipitation and to detect and forecast storms, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. It also discusses the observation of clouds using ground-based millimeter radar. The second part of the book concentrates on spaceborne remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. It includes cases from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) and the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, using satellite radars to observe precipitation systems. Then, the focus is on global cloud observations from the ClaudSat, Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO), including a perspective on the Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite. It also addresses global atmospheric water vapor profiling for clear and cloudy conditions using microwave observations. The final part of this volume provides a perspective into advances in cloud modeling using remote sensing observations.

Author : Vincenzo Levizzani,Christopher Kidd,Dalia B. Kirschbaum,Christian D. Kummerow,Kenji Nakamura,F. Joseph Turk
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030245689

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Satellite Precipitation Measurement by Vincenzo Levizzani,Christopher Kidd,Dalia B. Kirschbaum,Christian D. Kummerow,Kenji Nakamura,F. Joseph Turk Pdf

This book offers a complete overview of the measurement of precipitation from space, which has made considerable advancements during the last two decades. This is mainly due to the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, CloudSat and a carefully maintained constellation of satellites hosting passive microwave sensors. The book revisits a previous book, Measuring Precipitation from Space, edited by V. Levizzani, P. Bauer and F. J. Turk, published with Springer in 2007. The current content has been completely renewed to incorporate the advancements of science and technology in the field since then. This book provides unique contributions from field experts and from the International Precipitation Working Group (IPWG). The book will be of interest to meteorologists, hydrologists, climatologists, water management authorities, students at various levels and many other parties interested in making use of satellite precipitation data sets. Chapter “TAMSAT” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Tanvir Islam,Yongxiang Hu,Alexander A. Kokhanovsky,Jun Wang
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128104385

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Remote Sensing of Aerosols, Clouds, and Precipitation by Tanvir Islam,Yongxiang Hu,Alexander A. Kokhanovsky,Jun Wang Pdf

Remote Sensing of Aerosols, Clouds, and Precipitation compiles recent advances in aerosol, cloud, and precipitation remote sensing from new satellite observations. The book examines a wide range of measurements from microwave (both active and passive), visible, and infrared portions of the spectrum. Contributors are experts conducting state-of-the-art research in atmospheric remote sensing using space, airborne, and ground-based datasets, focusing on supporting earth observation satellite missions for aerosol, cloud, and precipitation studies. A handy reference for scientists working in remote sensing, earth science, electromagnetics, climate physics, and space engineering. Valuable for operational forecasters, meteorologists, geospatial experts, modelers, and policymakers alike. Presents new approaches in the field, along with further research opportunities, based on the latest satellite data Focuses on how remote sensing systems can be designed/developed to solve outstanding problems in earth and atmospheric sciences Edited by a dynamic team of editors with a mixture of highly skilled and qualified authors offering world-leading expertise in the field

Author : Vincenzo Levizzani,Christopher Kidd,Dalia B. Kirschbaum,Christian D. Kummerow,Kenji Nakamura,F. Joseph Turk
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 797 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030357986

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Satellite Precipitation Measurement by Vincenzo Levizzani,Christopher Kidd,Dalia B. Kirschbaum,Christian D. Kummerow,Kenji Nakamura,F. Joseph Turk Pdf

This book offers a complete overview of the measurement of precipitation from space, which has made considerable advancements during the last two decades. This is mainly due to the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, CloudSat and a carefully maintained constellation of satellites hosting passive microwave sensors. The book revisits a previous book, Measuring Precipitation from Space, edited by V. Levizzani, P. Bauer and F. J. Turk, published with Springer in 2007. The current content has been completely renewed to incorporate the advancements of science and technology in the field since then. This book provides unique contributions from field experts and from the International Precipitation Working Group (IPWG). The book will be of interest to meteorologists, hydrologists, climatologists, water management authorities, students at various levels and many other parties interested in making use of satellite precipitation data sets.

Author : Constantin Andronache
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Clouds
ISBN : 331972584X

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Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation by Constantin Andronache Pdf

This book presents current applications of remote sensing techniques for clouds and precipitation for the benefit of students, educators, and scientists. It covers ground-based systems such as weather radars and spaceborne instruments on satellites. Measurements and modeling of precipitation are at the core of weather forecasting, and long-term observations of the cloud system are vital to improving atmospheric models and climate projections. The first section of the book focuses on the use of ground-based weather radars to observe and measure precipitation and to detect and forecast storms, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. It also discusses the observation of clouds using ground-based millimeter radar. The second part of the book concentrates on spaceborne remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. It includes cases from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) and the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, using satellite radars to observe precipitation systems. Then, the focus is on global cloud observations from the ClaudSat, Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO), including a perspective on the Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite. It also addresses global atmospheric water vapor profiling for clear and cloudy conditions using microwave observations. The final part of this volume provides a perspective into advances in cloud modeling using remote sensing observations.

Author : Stanley Q. Kidder,Thomas H. Vonder Haar
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1995-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124064300

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Satellite Meteorology by Stanley Q. Kidder,Thomas H. Vonder Haar Pdf

Introduction: History of Satellite Meteorology. Scope of The Book. Orbits and Navigation: Newton's Laws. Keplerian Orbits. Orbit Perturbations. Meteorological Satellite Orbits. Satellite Positioning, Tracking and Navigation. Space-Time Sampling. Launch Vehicles and Profiles. Radiative Transfer: Basic Quantities. Blackbody Radiation. The Radiative Transfer Equation. Gaseous Absorption. Scattering. Surface Reflection. Solar Radiation. Meteorological SatelliteInstrumentation: Operational Polar-Orbiting Satellites. Operational Geostationary Satellites. Other Satellite Instruments. Satellite Data Archives. Image Interpretation: Satellite Imagery. Spectral Properties. Image Enhancement Techniques. Geolocation and Calibration. Atmospheric and Surface Phenomena. A Final Note. Temperature and Trace Gases: Sounding Theory. Retrieval Methods. Operational Retrievals. Limb Sounding Retrievals. Ozone and Other Gases. The Split-Window Technique. Winds: Cloud and Vapor Tracking. Winds from Soundings. Ocean Surface Winds. Doppler Wind Measurements. Clouds and Aerosols: Clouds from Sounders. Clouds from Imagers. Clouds from Microwave Radiometry. Stratospheric Aerosols. Tropospheric Aerosols. Precipitation: Visible and Infrared Techniques. Passive Microwave Techniques. Radar. Severe Thunderstorms. Earth Radiation Budget: The Solar Constant. Top of the Atmosphere Radiation Budget. Surface Radiation Budget. The Future: NOAA K, L, M. Mission to Planet Earth. Other Possibilities. A Final Comment. Appendixes: List of Meteorological Satellites.

Author : V. Levizzani,P. Bauer,F. Joseph Turk
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402058356

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Measuring Precipitation from Space by V. Levizzani,P. Bauer,F. Joseph Turk Pdf

No other book can offer such a powerful tool to understand the basics of remote sensing for precipitation, to make use of existing products and to have a glimpse of the near future missions and instruments. This book features state-of-the-art rainfall estimation algorithms, validation strategies, and precipitation modeling. More than 20 years after the last book on the subject the worldwide precipitation community has produced a comprehensive overview of its activities, achievements, ongoing research and future plans.

Author : Ian Strangeways
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139460019

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Precipitation by Ian Strangeways Pdf

Precipitation plays a significant role in the climate system, and this book is the first to provide a comprehensive examination of the processes involved in the generation of clouds, rain, snow and hail; how precipitation is measured; how its distribution has changed over time; and how we still need to make improvements to the way precipitation is measured. It traces our attempts to understand what clouds are, from ancient Greeks to the present day. It also discusses developments in the measurement of precipitation, from rain gauges to satellite techniques, and how these measurements have enabled researchers to estimate global trends, totals, variability and extremes of precipitation. This will be a valuable and fascinating reference for academic researchers in the fields of environmental science and climatology. It will also be of great interest to professionals in water resource and flood management.

Author : Silas C. Michaelides
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540776550

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Precipitation: Advances in Measurement, Estimation and Prediction by Silas C. Michaelides Pdf

This volume is the outcome of contributions from 51 scientists who were invited to expose their latest findings on precipitation research and in particular, on the measurement, estimation and prediction of precipitation. The reader is presented with a blend of theoretical, mathematical and technical treatise of precipitation science but also with authentic applications, ranging from local field experiments and country-scale campaigns to multinational space endeavors.

Author : Walton A. Follansbee,Vincent J. Oliver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Clouds
ISBN : UIUC:30112106572149

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A Comparison of Infrared Imagery and Video Pictures in the Estimation of Daily Rainfall from Satellite Data by Walton A. Follansbee,Vincent J. Oliver Pdf

Author : Nasrin Nasrollahi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319120812

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Improving Infrared-Based Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms Using Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery by Nasrin Nasrollahi Pdf

This thesis transforms satellite precipitation estimation through the integration of a multi-sensor, multi-channel approach to current precipitation estimation algorithms, and provides more accurate readings of precipitation data from space. Using satellite data to estimate precipitation from space overcomes the limitation of ground-based observations in terms of availability over remote areas and oceans as well as spatial coverage. However, the accuracy of satellite-based estimates still need to be improved. The approach introduced in this thesis takes advantage of the recent NASA satellites in observing clouds and precipitation. In addition, machine-learning techniques are also employed to make the best use of remotely-sensed "big data." The results provide a significant improvement in detecting non-precipitating areas and reducing false identification of precipitation.

Author : V. Levizzani,P. Bauer,F. Joseph Turk
Publisher : Springer
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9048112435

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Measuring Precipitation from Space by V. Levizzani,P. Bauer,F. Joseph Turk Pdf

No other book can offer such a powerful tool to understand the basics of remote sensing for precipitation, to make use of existing products and to have a glimpse of the near future missions and instruments. This book features state-of-the-art rainfall estimation algorithms, validation strategies, and precipitation modeling. More than 20 years after the last book on the subject the worldwide precipitation community has produced a comprehensive overview of its activities, achievements, ongoing research and future plans.

Author : Eric Charles Barrett,David William Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015003731596

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The Use of Satellite Data in Rainfall Monitoring by Eric Charles Barrett,David William Martin Pdf

Monitoring rainfall: the nature of the problem. Satellite remote sensing systems of use in rainfall monitoring. Satellite rainfall monitoring methods. Cloud-indexing methods. Life-history methods. Bi-spectral and cloud model methods. Rainfall from visible and infrared images: a physical explantation. Properties of microwave radiation in the atmosphere. Passive microwave methods. satellite rainfall monitoring applications. Rainfall investories. Applied hydrology. Flods, droughts and plagues. Crop growth and production. Active microwave systems. Integrated and international programmes for rainfall monitoring.

Author : Ehrhard Raschke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662032893

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Radiation and Water in the Climate System by Ehrhard Raschke Pdf

The study of the earth's climate requires reliable global data sets to validate numerical simulation models and to identify regional and global fluctuations and trends. This book presents ways to obtain such data from space-borne and ground-based measurements, both passive and active, over the entire electromagnetic spectrum. It describes the basics of such methods together with the most recent advancements and spans the field from clouds and the planetary radiation budget to surface processes and ocean properties. Each subject is backed by extensive reference lists to enable readers to probe more deeply.