GPS Radio Occultation (IMAGE)

Naval Research Laboratory

GPS Radio Occultation

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This is a schematic of a rising GPS occultation. The high vertical density of the profiles is accomplished via multiple paths through the atmospheric layers. The DMSP SSMIS F18 microwave radiances at 37 GHz are overlaid on the earth.

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory - Marine Meteorology Division

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