MODIS Collection 6 shortwave-derived cloud phase classification algorithm and comparisons with CALIOP.

ABSTRACT: Cloud thermodynamic phase (ice, liquid, undetermined) classification is an important first step for cloud retrievals from passive sensors such as MODIS (Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer). Because ice and liquid phase clouds have very different scattering and absorbing properties, an incorrect cloud phase decision can lead to substantial errors in the cloud optical and microphysical property products such as cloud optical thickness or effective particle radius. Furthermore, it is well established that ice and liquid clouds have different impacts on the Earth's energy budget and hydrological cycle, thus accurately monitoring the spatial and temporal distribution of these clouds is of continued importance. For MODIS Collection 6 (C6), the shortwave-derived cloud thermodynamic pha

SUBMITTER: Marchant B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7430206 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature