Definitions used in this ATBD
Definitions used in this ATBD#
- Brightness Temperature#
The Brightness Temperature is the temperature of a surface as seen by a passive microwave sensor. It is a measure of the amount of energy emitted by a surface. It is usually expressed in Kelvin.
- Copernicus Imaging Microwave Radiometer#
The Copernicus Imaging Microwave Radiometer is a microwave radiometer which launch is planned by ESA in 2028.
- Sea Ice Concentration#
The Sea Ice Concentration is the fraction of the sea surface covered by sea ice. It is a measure of the amount of sea ice in a given area. It is usually expressed as a percentage.
- Sea Surface Salinity#
The Sea Surface Salinity is the salinity of the sea. It is usually expressed in practical salinity units (psu).
- Sea Surface Temperature#
The Sea Surface Temperature is the temperature of the surface of the sea. It is usually expressed in Kelvin.