A Multi-Year Data Set of Cloud Properties Derived for CERES from Aqua, Terra, and TRMM

The clouds and Earth's radiant energy system (CERES) project is producing a suite of cloud properties from high-resolution imagers on several satellites and matching them precisely with broadband radiance data to study the influence of clouds and radiation on climate. The cloud properties generally compare well with independent validation sources. Distinct differences are found between the CERES cloud properties and those derived with other algorithms from the same imager data. CERES products will be updated beginning in late 2006.

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