Evaluation and analysis of Seasat A Scanning Multichannel Microwave Radiometer (SMMR) Antenna Pattern Correction (APC) algorithm
Abstract
The accuracy of the SEASAT-A SMMR antenna pattern correction (APC) algorithm was assessed. Interim APC brightness temperature measurements for the SMMR 6.6 GHz channels are compared with surface truth derived sea surface temperatures. Plots and associated statistics are presented for SEASAT-A SMMR data acquired for the Gulf of Alaska experiment. The cross-track gradients observed in the 6.6 GHz brightness temperature data are discussed.
- Publication:
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Final Report Environmental Sensing Algorithm Development Co
- Pub Date:
- March 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979esad.reptQ....K
- Keywords:
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- Algorithms;
- Microwave Radiometers;
- Multispectral Band Scanners;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Seasat 1;
- Atmospheric Moisture;
- Correction;
- Sea Water;
- Temperature Measurement;
- Wind Velocity;
- Communications and Radar