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Imágenes espectroscópicas de microondas de la Tierra
Resumen
El satélite Nimbus 6 es un satélite.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Ciencias de la observación de la Tierra Ciencias de la observación de la Tierra
- Física de la atmósfera física de la atmósfera.
- Tecnología de teledetección de tecnología de teledetección.
Sus antecedentes:
- Los métodos tradicionales para el monitoreo de la atmósfera global son limitados.
- La espectroscopia de microondas ofrece un nuevo enfoque para la observación de la Tierra.
Objetivo del estudio:
- Para presentar las primeras imágenes espectrales globales de microondas de la Tierra.
- Demostrar las capacidades de la espectroscopia de microondas por satélite para el análisis atmosférico y de superficie.
Principales métodos:
- Utilizó el espectrómetro de microondas a bordo del satélite Nimbus 6.
- Datos espectrales adquiridos y procesados para generar mapas globales.
Principales resultados:
- Generó mapas globales que detallan los perfiles de temperatura atmosférica.
- Distribuciones cartografiadas del vapor de agua y el agua líquida sobre los océanos.
- Caracterizó la cobertura y los tipos de hielo y nieve a nivel mundial.
Conclusiones:
- Las imágenes espectrales de microondas proporcionan datos globales sin precedentes.
- El método muestra un potencial significativo para el monitoreo sinóptico operativo de los sistemas terrestres.
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