Earth-atmosphere radiation budget analyses derived from noaa satellite data, June 1974-February 1978. Volume II
Earth-atmosphere radiation budget data as determined from the Scanning Radiometers (SR) aboard NOAA operational satellites are presented in analyzed maps and profiles for the period June 1974 through February 1978. Monthly, seasonal, and annual averages are presented in two separate volumes. Volume 1 contains analyzed mapped fields and Volume 2 contains meridional profiles of zonal averages. The quantities displayed are albedo, absorbed solar radiation, outgoing longwave radiation, and net radiation. The profiles are based on zonal means at every 2.5 degrees latitude for the entire latitude circle and for three longitudinal sectors: 0 degrees-117.5 degrees E, 120 degrees E-122.5 degrees W, and 120.0 degrees W-2.5 degrees W. Albedo, absorbed solar radiation, and outgoing longwave radiation are displayed in profile form.
- Research Organization:
- National Environmental Satellite Service, Washington, DC (USA). Meteorological Satellite Lab.
- OSTI ID:
- 5666201
- Report Number(s):
- PB-80-106867
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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