Interpretation and Application of Nimbus High-resolution Infrared Radiometer Data for Southeast Asia

Download or read book Interpretation and Application of Nimbus High-resolution Infrared Radiometer Data for Southeast Asia written by Rupert S. Hawkins and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparative studies of Nimbus I and Nimbus II HRIR pictures over Southeast Asia with supporting surface and radar observations disclose that bright areas (cold temperatures) in HRIR pictures correspond to areas of precipitation revealed by radar and substantially agree with a rain index based on 12-hr rainfall reports from six stations. The Nimbus infrared pictures are significantly different from satellite daytime video pictures, however, and consequently require different interpretation.