Evaluation of the MODIS Collection 6 multilayer cloud detection algorithm through comparisons with CloudSat Cloud Profiling Radar and CALIPSO CALIOP products

<p>Since multilayer cloud scenes are common in the atmosphere and can be an important source of uncertainty in passive satellite sensor cloud retrievals, the MODIS MOD06 and MYD06 standard cloud optical property products include a multilayer cloud detection algorithm to assist with data qualit...

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Main Authors: B. Marchant, S. Platnick, K. Meyer, G. Wind
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2020-06-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:https://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/13/3263/2020/amt-13-3263-2020.pdf