Satellite Remote Sensing of Volcanic Eruption Clouds
David J. Schneider, Larry R. Coke, Shiming Wen and William I. Rose
Department of Geological Engineering and Sciences
Michigan Technological University
Summary
The purpose of this document is to provide a
tutorial on the use of Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR)
data for the detection and discrimination of volcanic clouds, and for
the retrieval of cloud optical depth, particle mass and effective
radius. Eruptions of various scales, geographic region, and
atmospheric conditions are examined. Detailed instructions are
provided on the use of RADIANNET, a radiative transfer model for
retrieving cloud properties.
General Introduction
Volcanic Cloud Discrimination
Radiative Transfer Theory
Image Processing Proceedures
Volcanic Cloud Retrieval
Satellite Case Studies
Satellite Sensors
References
Links
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