Regression Techniques for the Calculation of Ballistic Winds Utilizing Satellite Infrared Spectrophotometer Data

摘要

Three regression techniques for the calculation of ballistic winds using satellite infrared spectrophotometer (SIRS) data are evaluated. Experiments testing the derived methods are carried out using two SIRS-A data sets and one SIRS-B data set. In all three cases, the data sets are divided into a large dependent sample used to derive the regression equations and smaller independent sample for testing the equations' validity. One method, that of geostrophic calculations using regression derived 'D' values of ballistic geopotential height is found to be superior to the other methods. (Author)