All-sky assimilation of infrared radiances sensitive to mid- and upper-tropospheric moisture and cloud

<p>All-sky assimilation of infrared (IR) radiances has not yet become operational at any weather forecasting centre, but it promises to bring new observations in sensitive areas and avoid the need for cloud detection. A new all-sky IR configuration gives results comparable to (and in some area...

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Main Authors: A. J. Geer, S. Migliorini, M. Matricardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:https://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/12/4903/2019/amt-12-4903-2019.pdf