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
- Zonglin Jiang
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