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Term |
Definition |
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absorbing gases |
primary gases that absorb and emit radiation at the central wavelength |
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band |
number given to the wavelength channel of the satellite data |
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B-sector |
data covering Europe, northern Africa, and the eastern Atlantic |
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central wavelength |
wavelength falling in the middle of the band over which the satellite collects data |
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primary uses |
examples of how a band is used in physical applications |
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sounding level |
average level where most of the radiant energy sensed by the satellite originates, assuming a cloud-free atmosphere |
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window |
channel that is transparent to atmospheric radiation |