Multilayered cloud parameters retrievals from combined infrared and microwave satellite observations

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 112, Issue 8, 2007, Pages

  Romano, F ^a   Cimini, D ^a   Rizzi, R ^b   Cuomo, V ^a  

^a CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche   (Italy)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ATMOSPHERIC SPECTRA; CLOUDS; INFRARED RADIATION; SPECTROMETERS; WATER VAPOR; WEATHER SATELLITES;

CLOUD; DATA SET; GROUND-BASED MEASUREMENT; INFRARED IMAGERY; MICROWAVE IMAGERY; MODIS; SATELLITE DATA; WATER VAPOR;

EID: 34250615146     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2006JD007745     Document Type: Article

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