On The analysis of seasat winds

A method for analyzing SEASAT-A-winds, which eliminates the ambiguity in SEASAT wind measurements, is formulated. The ambiguity is eliminated by using wind estimates from low level cloud motions and synoptic cloud patterns (based on satellite pictures), surface wind climatology as well as space-time...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Estoque, M. A., Fernández-Partagas, J. J.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:1983
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO
Repositorio:Geofísica Internacional
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:revistagi.geofisica.unam.mx:article/822
Acceso en línea:http://revistagi.geofisica.unam.mx/index.php/RGI/article/view/822
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Vientos SEASAT
Medición
Análisis
SEASAT winds
Measurement
Analysis
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Sumario:A method for analyzing SEASAT-A-winds, which eliminates the ambiguity in SEASAT wind measurements, is formulated. The ambiguity is eliminated by using wind estimates from low level cloud motions and synoptic cloud patterns (based on satellite pictures), surface wind climatology as well as space-time continuity. The method was applied to SEASAT data taken over the tropical Atlantic. The accuracy of the method has been evaluated by comparing the result of our analysis technique with independent observations from ships. The comparison shows that the analysis technique produced winds which are comparable in accuracy with ship winds.