Global inundation dynamics inferred from multiple satellite observations, 1993–2000

Global inundation dynamics inferred from multiple satellite observations , 1993 – 2000

[1] Wetlands and surface waters are recognized to play important roles in climate, hydrologic and biogeochemical cycles, and availability of water resources. Until now, quantitative, global time series of spatial and temporal dynamics of inundation have been unavailable. This study presents the first global estimate of monthly inundated areas for 1993–2000. The data set is derived from a multis...

Satellite Inferred Global Climatology

Clouds are essential for life to exist on earth due to their influential climatological impact. Clouds help control the radiation balance of the earth by reflecting incoming solar radiation, a cooling process; however, clouds also act as absorbers of terrestrial infrared radiation, a warming process. This dual role is a primary motive to examine the effects clouds have on the global climate. Qu...

Global model of low-frequency chorus (fLHR<f<0.1fce) from multiple satellite observations

Whistler mode chorus is an important magnetospheric emission, playing a dual role in the acceleration and loss of relativistic electrons in the Earth's outer radiation belt. Chorus is typically generated in the equatorial region in the frequency range 0.1-0.8 fce, where fce is the local electron gyrofrequency. However, as the waves propagate to higher latitudes, significant wave power can occur...

Global Land Surface Evaporation from Satellite-based Observations

Estimating the magnitude of the different fluxes in the hydrological cycle is essential if we are to predict the impacts of climate change. However, climate change is acting on a dynamic three dimensional globe where change in one region may produce impacts in another. This creates a need to expand the current climate change studies to encompass the entire globe. Evaporation is a key component ...

SST subseasonal variability in the central Benguela upwelling system as inferred from satellite observations (1999-2009)