1996 · 10 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesEarth SciencesGeoinformaticsAtmospheric ScienceCloud MonitoringRemote SensingCloud Remote SensingSatellite Image InterpretationSatellite InstrumentationSatellite SensorsSurface Temperature RetrievalThermal Remote SensingCloud HeightCloud Thickness EstimationCloud Top Height EstimationCloud Top Height RetrievalGeometric Distortion CorrectionSatellite Cloud ObservationsSatellite Stereo PhotogrammetryStorm Top Height Estimation
A flow diagram is presented of the algorithms used for automated determination of cloud-top height from “raw” satellite images. This method uses Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR) stereo images obtained from the ERS-1 satellite. The primary mission for ATSR was to obtain sea-surface temperature. For accurate cloud height determination studies, more precise geometric correction is essential. The required corrections are described. (7 pages)