The Clouds Observation and Classification Based on Satellites Data

Recently, there has been a strong focus on understanding how greenhouse gases contribute to rising global temperatures. However, greenhouse gases are not the only element influencing climate; clouds also play a crucial role in regulating global temperatures. Clouds affect the wave path of different wavelengths of radiation, which in turn impacts temperature and weather patterns. Additionally, the complex microphysics within clouds, such as interactions between water droplets and ice crystals, make cloud modeling extremely challenging. This passage will share some basic models of clouds, explore the evolution of cloud models, examining why these models contain high levels of uncertainty and discussing the latest advancements in cloud science, along with unresolved questions that continue to challenge researchers. Furthermore, the passage will outline methodologies that may help reduce uncertainties in cloud modeling, including advanced cloud classification systems and the use of satellite technology for more accurate cloud observation and data collection. These tools are critical in improving our understanding of clouds and their role in climate change.

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
Theoretical and Natural Science
Published
2025-01-15
DOI
https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-8818/2025.20201
Primary Topic
Remote Sensing and Land Use
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

The Clouds Observation and Classification Based on Satellites Data

Zonglin Jiang
Theoretical and Natural Science
Remote Sensing and Land Use
article

The Clouds Observation and Classification Based on Satellites Data

Zonglin Jiang
article en

Abstract

Recently, there has been a strong focus on understanding how greenhouse gases contribute to rising global temperatures. However, greenhouse gases are not the only element influencing climate; clouds also play a crucial role in regulating global temperatures. Clouds affect the wave path of different wavelengths of radiation, which in turn impacts temperature and weather patterns. Additionally, the complex microphysics within clouds, such as interactions between water droplets and ice crystals, make cloud modeling extremely challenging. This passage will share some basic models of clouds, explore the evolution of cloud models, examining why these models contain high levels of uncertainty and discussing the latest advancements in cloud science, along with unresolved questions that continue to challenge researchers. Furthermore, the passage will outline methodologies that may help reduce uncertainties in cloud modeling, including advanced cloud classification systems and the use of satellite technology for more accurate cloud observation and data collection. These tools are critical in improving our understanding of clouds and their role in climate change.

Theoretical and Natural ScienceVol. 83(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Remote Sensing and Land Use
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

The Clouds Observation and Classification Based on Satellites Data — Zonglin Jiang · Theoretical and Natural Science (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS