Meteorological satellite measurements and applications
By: James T. Bunting, Francis R. Valovcin, Thomas J. Keegan
Contributors: Valovcin, Francis R.; Keegan, Thomas J.
Series: Air Force surveys in geophysics -- no. 362; AFGL-TR -- 77-0035
Publisher: Air Force Geophysics Laboratory
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Hanscom AFB, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 17
Subjects: Meteorological satellites; Remote sensing
Description: Several current programs in satellite meteorology at the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory are reviewed. First of all, the use of reflected sunlight at both visible and near infrared frequencies to distinguish snow from clouds is described. Secondly, a technique of compositing pictures of many typhoon cases in order to relate cloud features to typhoon motion is discussed. Finally, the use of visible and infrared imagery to estimate erosion parameters for reentry systems is described. (Author).
Notes: Title from cover.

"3 February 1977."

"Meteorology Division project 8628."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 17).