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Term
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Definition
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absorbing gases
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primary gases that absorb and emit radiation at the central wavelength
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band
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number given to the wavelength channel of the satellite data
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B-sector
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data covering Europe, northern Africa, and the eastern Atlantic
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central wavelength
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wavelength falling in the middle of the band over which the satellite collects data
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primary uses
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examples of how a band is used in physical applications
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sounding level
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average level where most of the radiant energy sensed by the satellite originates, assuming a cloud-free atmosphere
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window
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channel that is transparent to atmospheric radiation
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