A simple algorithm to estimate the effective regional atmospheric parameters for thermal-inertia mapping
A method based solely on remote sensing data has been developed to estimate those meteorological effects which are required for thermal-inertia mapping. It assumes that the atmospheric fluxes are spatially invariant and that the solar, sky, and sensible heat fluxes can be approximated by a simple mathematical form. Coefficients are determined from least-squares method by fitting observational data to our thermal model. A comparison between field measurements and the model-derived flux shows the type of agreement which can be achieved. An analysis of the limitations of the method is also provided. ?? 1981.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1981 |
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Title | A simple algorithm to estimate the effective regional atmospheric parameters for thermal-inertia mapping |
Authors | K. Watson, S. Hummer-Miller |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Remote Sensing of Environment |
Index ID | 70011770 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |