Split window
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009154
A technique in satellite remote sensing that uses measurements from two adjacent infrared spectral channels, typically in the 10-12 micrometer range, to correct for atmospheric absorption effects. By comparing the radiance observed in these two channels, which have slightly different sensitivities to water vapor, the method allows for a more accurate retrieval of sea surface temperature or land surface temperature. This approach is widely used with data from instruments like the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR).
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009154 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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