Deconvolving Snow Cover and Snowfall Passive Microwave Signals
This research focuses on deconvolving snow cover and snowfall passive microwave signals using GPM data. The study employs a data-driven approach to estimate snowfall using a nested K-nearest algorithm and observed irregularities. By analyzing variations in brightness temperatures (Tbs) over snow-cov
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NASA MODIS and VIIRS Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity Products Overview
Explore NASA's MODIS and VIIRS continuity products for monitoring land surface temperature and emissivity. Learn about MODIS/VIIRS LST&E updates, new VIIRS products, and the MODIS-VIIRS continuity effort. Dive into error dependencies, algorithms, band emissivity, and uncertainty estimates provid
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Thermal Radiation and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Thermodynamics governs heat transfer processes like convection, conduction, and radiation, which play vital roles in the physics of the atmosphere and climate change. This content explores the concept of thermal radiation, the electromagnetic spectrum, emission, absorption, and how objects radiate t
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Analysis of All-Weather Wind Vector Measurements from Satellite Sensors
This study compares passive (radiometer) and active (scatterometer) microwave satellite sensors in measuring all-weather wind vector speeds. Challenges such as high wind speeds and wind speeds in rain are discussed along with the crucial role of the Ocean Surface Emissivity Model in the retrieval al
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Non-Temperature Results From CIRS Research Symposium
Rings around Icy Moons are studied through detailed observations and analyses by a team of researchers from various institutions. The study focuses on the IR emissivity results, occultation observations, and beta factor analysis carried out using the CIRS instrument. The rings are noted to emit in a
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Reference Quality Model for Ocean Surface Emissivity and Backscatter
Team led by S. English and C. Prigent is working on modeling foam emissivity from L band to millimeter wave frequencies. They are addressing code differences, parameterizing whitecap fraction, and assessing uncertainties within the new project. The project involves in situ and satellite data analysi
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LSWG Overview
Land Surface Working Group (LSWG) of passive microwave precipitation retrievals aims to improve estimations by analyzing surface emissivity dynamics. The group discusses ongoing projects, upcoming goals, and collaboration opportunities with other working groups to enhance understanding of over-land
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Radiation and Heat Transfer
Concepts of radiation and heat transfer through examples like heating objects, net heat transfer equations, and radiative heat flow calculations. Discover how emissivity, temperature differentials, and surface characteristics impact the rate of heat transfer and energy flow in various scenarios. Lea
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Understanding Heat Transfer and Thermal Properties in Fluids
Explore concepts related to heat transfer, equilibrium temperature calculation, thermal conductivity, and more in fluids. Learn about the methods of heat transfer, convection, radiation power calculations, and the relationship between area, temperature, power, and emissivity. This educational materi
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Microwave Remote Sensing for Land Surface Temperature Estimation
Explore how microwave remote sensing is utilized to estimate land surface temperature by measuring emissions from Earth's surface at longer wavelengths than infrared. This technology provides insights on emissivity, emitting temperature, spatial resolution, and cloud observations. Various sensors li
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Understanding Infrared Thermography and Emissivity in Heat Transfer
Explore the concepts of Infrared Thermography, heat transfer methods, and emissivity in this informative section. Discover how thermal imaging captures radiation, the significance of thermodynamics laws, and the impact of surface temperature variations. Uncover the relationship between energy emissi
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