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Cloud properties derived from GOES-10 Sounder data are provided in this series
of images and animations. The available products are described below.
Remapped GOES-10 Cloud Top Pressure
Cloud top pressure (CTP) is derived from GOES-10 Sounder radiance information
routinely at hourly intervals. Calculations, using the CO2 Absorption Technique,
are made at each field of view. The image is then color enhanced to display
50 hPa intervals where clouds have been identified. Due to the low-level
atmospheric signal being dominated by surface emissions, this technique
is less reliable for near surface clouds. For a sample DPI for one time,
see: this
page.