A total sky cloud detection method using real clear sky background

The brightness distribution of sky background is usually non-uniform, which creates many problems for traditional cloud detection methods, including the failure of thin cloud detection in total sky images and significantly reducing retrieval accuracy in the circumsolar and near-horizon regions. This...

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Main Authors: J. Yang, Q. Min, W. Lu, Y. Ma, W. Yao, T. Lu, J. Du, G. Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/9/587/2016/amt-9-587-2016.pdf