Publication Date:
2011-08-23
Description:
The Texas A&M monthly total oceanic rainfall retrieval algorithm is based on radiative transfer models and can only be modified on a physically sound basis. Within this constraint we have examined some improvements to the algorithm and it appears that it can be made significantly better. In particular, it appears that by proper use of the range of frequencies available on TMI (TRMM Microwave Imager) and AMSR that the need for the log-normal fit can be eliminated.
Keywords:
Meteorology and Climatology
Type:
Microwave Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere and Environment II; Volume 4152; 235-242
Format:
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