Application of an optimal estimation inverse method to GPS/MET bending angle observations

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 106, Issue D15, 2001, Pages 17147-17160

  Palmer, Paul I ^a,b,c   Barnett, John J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD   (United Kingdom)

^b HARVARD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c HARVARD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ESTIMATION METHOD; GPS; TEMPERATURE PROFILE; WATER VAPOR;

EID: 0034829781     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2001JD900205     Document Type: Article

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