GlobSnow Technical Documents

SCDA - Simple Cloud Detection Algorithm

The Simple Cloud Detection Algorithm (SCDA) has been developed withinGlobSnow-1/2 project. The algorithm is developed by Dr. S. Metsämäki (SYKE) and applies simple thresholding for various optical and thermal channels to detect clouds on various terrain during different seasons. The methodology is well suited to detect clouds even on snow covered surfaces, which is a known challenge for optical remote sensing.

GS-2 SWE ATBD - Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document

The SWE ATBD gives a detailed explanation of the algorithms applied for GlobSnow-2 SWE v2.0 retrieval.

GS-2 SE ATBD - Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document

The SE ATBD gives a detailed explanation of the algorithms applied for GlobSnow-2 SE v2.0 retrieval.

Documents

The following IGOS and GCOS documents have been considered as a key foundation for the requirements of the GlobSnow snow products:

• Implementation Plan for the Global Observing System for Climate in support of the UNFCCC, GCOS-92, October 2004 (WMO/TD No.1219).View document


• Systematic Observation Requirements for Satellite-based Products for Climate: Supplemental Details to the satellite-based component of the .Implementation Plan for the Global Observing System for Climate in support of the UNFCCC (GCOS-92)., GCOS-107, September 2006 (WMO/TD No.1338).View document


• IGOS Integrated Global Observing Strategy Cryosphere Theme Report - For the Monitoring of our Environment from Space and from Earth. Geneva, 2007: World Meteorological Organization. WMO/TD-No. 1405. View document

Additional GlobSnow documents:

• GlobSnow ASAR availability report by ESA View document