Author : James T. Bunting
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Meteorological Satellite Measurements and Applications by : James T. Bunting
Download or read book Meteorological Satellite Measurements and Applications written by James T. Bunting and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several current programs in satellite meteorology at the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory are reviewed. First of all, the use of reflected sunlight at both visible and near infrared frequencies to distinguish snow from clouds is described. Secondly, a technique of compositing pictures of many typhoon cases in order to relate cloud features to typhoon motion is discussed. Finally, the use of visible and infrared imagery to estimate erosion parameters for reentry systems is described. (Author).