STATISTICS OF CUMULIFORM CLOUDS FROM U-2 PHOTOGRAPHS.

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Abstract:

Cumuliform cloud cover was analyzed with a view to determining the probable appearance of this type of cloud cover from satellite altitudes. Several types of data were utilized in these analyses. The distribution of cumuliform clouds over the northern hemisphere was determined from climatological charts. The diurnal variation of the clouds was investigated from a series of hourly weather observations. The appearance of the cloud cover at various angles of view was de termined from U-2 photographs of the cloud cover. U-2 photographs and summaries of radar data were analyzed to determine the extent and altitudes of thunderstorms in a squall line. An example of the radiation pattern of cloud cover as shown by TIROS II infrared sensors is also included. Author

Author(s):
Blackmer, R. H. ; Alder, And J. E.
Author Organization(s):
STANFORD RESEARCH INST MENLO PARK CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Annotation:
Statistics of cumuliform clouds from U-2 photographs.
Pagination:
0052

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF33 653 3892
Project Number(s):
SRI PROJ. 3892
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*CLOUD COVER, STATISTICS, ATMOSPHERIC MOTION, THUNDERSTORMS, AIR, WIND, TEMPERATURE, AERIAL CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAMMETRY, CYCLONES
Keyword(s):
U 2 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1963 May 01