Satellite meteorology

Author: Chen Weimin
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the fundamental theories of satellite meteorological observation, the acquisition and processing methods of satellite data, the principles and methods for quantitatively extracting meteorological parameters, and the application of satellite data in weather analysis and forecasting, particularly in the application of satellites in hazardous weather forecasting. The book is divided into ten chapters: , the first two chapters provide an overview of satellite meteorology, including the content, characteristics of satellite observations, and the development of meteorological satellites, as well as introducing the orbits and basic knowledge of satellite orbits used for meteorological observations; Chapter 3 is the theoretical foundation of meteorological satellite observations, focusing on the radiation transfer theory and the principles of satellite observation; Chapter 4 describes the acquisition, reception, and processing of satellite data; Chapters 5 to 8 are the foundation for satellite cloud image analysis, introducing the cloud image characteristics of important weather systems in mid-latitude regions, the application of satellite data in tropical regions and typhoons, and the application of satellite data in the analysis and forecasting of severe convective hazardous weather; Chapter 9 discusses the quantitative acquisition of meteorological elements from satellite data; Chapter 10 briefly introduces the application of meteorological satellite data in agriculture, forest fires, ocean remote sensing, and other fields. This book can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate majors related to the subject; it is also an important reference book for researchers in satellite remote sensing, atmospheric physics, atmospheric detection, and meteorological forecasters in meteorological stations.