Title :
Aerospace: Microwave sensing from orbit: Enhanced devices penetrate cloud cover to provide data for weather prediction and terrain analysis
Author :
Kritikos, H.N. ; Shiue, J.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
Discusses the advantages of microwave sensors as a sensitive and reliable tool for monitoring the Earth from satellites. Applications include: weather forecasting; terrestrial material bulk properties measurement; geological surveys; ice location; oil spill detection; upper atmosphere studies; military weapon all weather guidance.
Keywords :
geophysical techniques; remote sensing; geological surveys; ice location; microwave sensors; military weapon all weather guidance; monitoring; oil spill detection; terrestrial material bulk properties measurement; upper atmosphere studies; weather forecasting; Microwave radiometry; Ocean temperature; Radiometers; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Spaceborne radar; Temperature measurement;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1979.6368190
