Generalized bayesian cloud detection for satellite imagery. part 2: Technique and validation for daytime imagery

International Journal of Remote Sensing

Volumn 31, Issue 10, 2010, Pages 2595-2621

  Mackie, S ^a   Merchant, C J ^a   Embury, O ^a   Francis, P ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

^b MET OFFICE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 81355145840     PISSN: 01431161     EISSN: 13665901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01431160903051711     Document Type: Article

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