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Satellite Meteorology: GOES Channel Selection

Shortwave IR Window Channel (3.9 micron)

Emissivity Differences









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  1. Thin Cirrus Clouds at Night in the 3.9 and 10.7 Micron Channels
  2. Thick Cirrus Clouds at Night in the 3.9 and 10.7 Micron Channels
  3. Water and Ice Clouds at Night in the 3.9 and 10.7 Micron Channels
  4. The Fog/Stratus Product
  5. The Fog/Stratus Product in Animation
  6. Compromise of the Fog/Stratus Product
  7. Distinguishing High-Level Water Clouds from Fog/Stratus