OPERATIONAL PROCESSING OF SATELLITE CLOUD PICTURES BY COMPUTER

C. L. BRISTOR National Environmental Satellite Center, Environmental Science Services Administration, Washington, D.C.

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W. M. CALLICOTT National Environmental Satellite Center, Environmental Science Services Administration, Washington, D.C.

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R. E. BRADFORD National Environmental Satellite Center, Environmental Science Services Administration, Washington, D.C.

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Abstract

This survey paper explains currently applied procedures whereby operational products are formed from digitized satellite cloud pictures. Sufficient details are provided so that prospective users of the products may understand how they are produced. Comments on the outlook for digital product embellishments and augmentations are provided.

Abstract

This survey paper explains currently applied procedures whereby operational products are formed from digitized satellite cloud pictures. Sufficient details are provided so that prospective users of the products may understand how they are produced. Comments on the outlook for digital product embellishments and augmentations are provided.

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