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Nocturnal Opaque Ice Cloud Optical Depth Analyses from MODIS Multispectral Infrared Radiances

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Description

An artificial neural network is developed and applied to improve estimates of opaque ice cloud optical depths at night using MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) data.

Detailed example

improve estimates of opaque ice cloud optical depths at night

AI / analytics pattern

Classical/Predictive Machine Learning: Models trained on data to make predictions or classifications based on identified patterns or relationships.

Automation level / stage

a) Pre-deployment – The use case is in a development or acquisition status.

Expected benefit

An artificial neural network is developed and applied to improve estimates of opaque ice cloud optical depths at night using MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) data.

Controls / human review

ATO: Not reported; PIA: Not published