Multispectral MODIS data for visual interpretation of fog and low layer clouds

Abstract

The paper presents the capability of applying selected modern remote sensing methods based on commonly available high spatial resolution MODIS images to fog and low layer clouds detection. Single spectral channel images, differential images and selected color compositions are analyzed for distinguishing the areas of the phenomena occurrence. Their internal structure and fog/cloud particles properties are assessed using brightness temperature and reflectance diagrams.

Keywords

• remote sensing of the atmosphere
• MODIS
• fog
• Stratus