This parameter should be set at 3. This test compared neighboring pixels with surrounding pixels to mask-out inconsistent regions. Values here should be at least 7. All higher values seem to show little or no variation. Values here should be at least 7.
All higher values seem to show little or no variation.
It only sets the range of temperature to be evaluated. Leaving this out will change nothing. Yes will run all tests. No will run only the appropriate tests for day or night. Journal of Geophysical Research.