Title :
A multisensor approach to dust storm monitoring over the Nile Delta
Author :
El-Askary, Hesham M. ; Sarkar, Sudipta ; Kafatos, Menas ; El-Ghazawi, Tarek A.
Author_Institution :
Center for Earth Observing & Space Res., George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA, USA
Abstract :
This work analyzes several remote sensing instrument capabilities in monitoring dust storms. Multisensor data analysis is carried out to study the behavior of dust particles at different wavelengths. A technique based on a combination of optical and microwave sensing of dust storms, using the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MODIS) and the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Microwave Imager (TMI) respectively, is found to be particularly useful.
Keywords :
atmospheric techniques; dust; remote sensing; storms; MODIS; Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer; Nile Delta; TRMM Microwave Imager; TRMM TMI; Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission; dust particles; dust storm monitoring; microwave sensing; multisensor approach; optical sensing; remote sensing instrument capabilities; Data analysis; Image resolution; Instruments; Microwave imaging; Microwave theory and techniques; Optical imaging; Optical sensors; Remote monitoring; Spectroscopy; Storms;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TGRS.2003.817189
