Iterative retrieval and statistical specification of atmospheric thicknesses from VTPR clear-column radiance data
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Authors
Moran, Douglas Ray
Subjects
Clear-column
Iterative
Radiance
Profile Retrieval
Thickness
Transmittance
VTPR
Multiple Regression
RMS errors
Iterative
Radiance
Profile Retrieval
Thickness
Transmittance
VTPR
Multiple Regression
RMS errors
Advisors
Martin, Frank L.
Date of Issue
1974-03
Date
1974-03
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
An iterative technique is developed for retrieval of thicknesses of selected atmospheric layers from verticle temperature profile radiometer (VTPR) clear-column radiance measurements. Layer mean temperatures for a simplified atmospheric model are retrieved by direct solution of the radiative transfer equation, and are then used to compute thicknesses of key atmospheric layers bounded by commonly used pressure levels. The retrieval technique illustrates the use of reference wave numbers that vary from layer to layer. Transmittance tuning is employed to correct systematic errors in the retrieved mean temperatures. Thicknesses of key layers retrieved by the technique from clear-column radiances observed during a 24 hour period at scan spots between 15 N and 45 N are separated into three latitude-band samples.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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NPS Report Number
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Format
91 p.
Citation
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