Improving Infrared-Based Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms Using Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery

This thesis transforms satellite precipitation estimation through the integration of a multi-sensor, multi-channel approach to current precipitation estimation algorithms, and provides more accurate readings of precipitation data from space.
Using satellite data to estimate precipitation from space overcomes the limitation of ground-based observations in terms of availability over remote areas and oceans as well as spatial coverage. However, the accuracy of satellite-based estimates still need to be improved.
The approach introduced in this thesis takes advantage of the recent NASA satellites in observing clouds and precipitation. In addition, machine-learning techniques are also employed to make the best use of remotely-sensed "big data." The results provide a significant improvement in detecting non-precipitating areas and reducing false identification of precipitation.

List of contents

Introduction to the Current States of Satellite Precipitation Products.- False Alarm in Satellite Precipitation Data.- Satellite Observations.- Reducing False Rain in Satellite Precipitation Products Using CloudSat Cloud Classification Maps and MODIS Multi-Spectral Images.- Integration of CloudSat Precipitation Profile in Reduction of False Rain.- Cloud Classification and its Application in Reducing False Rain.- Summary and Conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: Nasrin Nasrollahi
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783319363325
• ISBN: 978-3-31-936332-5
• No. of pages: 68
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 5 mm x 235 mm
• Weight: 154 g
• Illustrations: XXI, 68 p. 41 illus., 38 illus. in color.
• Series: Springer Theses; Springer Theses
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Miscellaneous; Umwelt, B, Geophysics, Angewandte Physik, environmental science, engineering & technology, Earth and Environmental Science, Pollution & threats to the environment, Meteorology & climatology, Geophysics and Environmental Physics, Meteorology and climatology, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Physics, Climate Sciences, Atmospheric Science