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Satellite Meteorology: GOES Channel Selection

Longwave IR Window Channel (10.7 micron)









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  1. Introduction
  2. 24-Hour Loop Showing Surface Temperature Changes
  3. Thick Cirrus Emissivity
  4. Thin Cirrus Emissivity
  5. Thick Stratus/Fog Emissivity
  6. Noise Characteristics
  7. Spatial Resolution
  8. Feature Identification: Dry Line 1
  9. Feature Identification: Dry Line 2
  10. Summary