Satellite Meteorology (Second Edition)

Author: Chen Weimin
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the basic theories of satellite meteorological observation, the acquisition and processing methods of satellite data, the principles and methods of quantitatively extracting meteorological parameters, and the application of satellite data in weather analysis and forecasting, especially the application of satellites in disaster forecasting. The book is divided into ten chapters: , the first two chapters provide an overview of satellite meteorology, the content, characteristics of satellite observations, and the development of meteorological satellites, introducing the orbits and basic knowledge of satellite orbits used for meteorological satellite observations; Chapter 3 is the theoretical foundation of meteorological satellite observations, focusing on radiation transfer theory and satellite observation principles; 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 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 be used as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate majors related to this field; it is also an important reference book for researchers in satellite remote sensing, atmospheric physics, atmospheric detection, and meteorological forecasters in meteorological stations.