Articles | Volume 12, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-12-1059-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-12-1059-2019
Research article
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18 Feb 2019
Research article |  | 18 Feb 2019

A cloud identification algorithm over the Arctic for use with AATSR–SLSTR measurements

Soheila Jafariserajehlou, Linlu Mei, Marco Vountas, Vladimir Rozanov, John P. Burrows, and Rainer Hollmann

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We developed a new algorithm for cloud identification over the Arctic. This algorithm called ASCIA, utilizes time-series measurements of Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) on Envisat and Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer (SLSTR) on Sentinel-3A and -3B. The data product of ASCIA is compared with three satellite products: ASCIA shows an improved performance compared to them. We validated ASCIA by ground-based measurements and a promising agreement is achieved.
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