| Abstract: | Evaluations of thermal infrared satellite data from TIROS-N and the Heat Capacity Mapping Mission (HCMM) showed that rainfall distribution patterns could be reliably detected on images acquired up to at least three days after the event. The temperature relationship decreased eight days after the event when soil variations influenced the signal. A time-series analysis reduced thermal variability normally observed over diverse landscapes and increased the sensitivity of the procedures. The method of repetitive low-resolution thermal observations could be operationally employed over large geographic regions with currently available satellite systems. The results would augment the existing rain gauge stations by increasing the spatial sensitivity and the reliability of detection and mapping individual rainfall events. ?? 1983. |
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| ProdID: | 70011399 |
| Citation Author: | Moore, D. G.; Harlan, J. C.; Heilman, J. L.; Ohlen, D. O.; Rosenthal, W. D. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Agricultural Water Management |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Infrared remote sensing for monitoring rainfall; 1983; Article; Journal; Agricultural Water Management; Moore, D. G.; Harlan, J. C.; Heilman, J. L.; Ohlen, D. O.; Rosenthal, W. D. |
| Citation Start Page: | 363 |
| Citation Volume: | 7 |
| Citation Year: | 1983 |
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| Text: | Infrared remote sensing for monitoring rainfall; 1983; Article; Journal; Agricultural Water Management; Moore, D. G.; Harlan, J. C.; Heilman, J. L.; Ohlen, D. O.; Rosenthal, W. D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1983 00:00 -0600 |
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