Retrieval of Cloud Phase and Crystal Habit from Multiangle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR) and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Data

Journal Article · Fri Jul 22 00:00:00 EDT 2005 · Journal of Geophysical Research. D. (Atmospheres)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/2004JD004831· OSTI ID:15020545

McFarlane, Sally A; Marchand, Roger T; Ackerman, Thomas P

A method of retrieving cloud phase and the dominant ice crystal habit from radiances measured by the Multi-angle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer (MISR) and the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) has been developed. The retrieval method takes advantage of the differences in the phase function of various particle shapes as a function of scattering angle. Three case studies are presented which illustrate the retrieval method. A comparison with semi-coincident in situ observations for one case study indicates that the retrieved crystal habits are consistent with the observations.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 15020545
• Report Number(s): PNWD-SA-6438; TRN: US200521%%2
• Journal Information: Journal of Geophysical Research. D. (Atmospheres), Vol. 110, Issue D14
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CLOUDS
ICE
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE
RADIOMETERS
SPECTROMETERS
DATA ANALYSIS
crystal habit
MISR