Morphology of Broken Cloud Fields over Ocean Surfaces Using LANDSAT

摘要

The aims of our study as outlined in our original proposal were the following: (1) Carry out an initial study of suitably chosen LANDSAT data over both land and sea; (2) Develop the first step in the evolution of semi-automatic computer algorithms to obtain cloud morphology data on a global and long-term basis; (3) Provide a basis for future coordinated satellite, air and ground-based experiments on cloud field properties. (4) Test and improve the modelling of cloud field optical properties for various purpose; (5) Use the data for testing models of atmospheric dynamics on various scales and to develop methods for using cloud morphology data as diagnostics for large scale atmospheric characteristics. These aims have been carried out for the most part.