Determination of weighted mean tropospheric temperature using ground meteorological measurements

The weighted mean tropospheric temperature is a critical parameter in the conversion of wet zenith delay to precipitable water vapor in GPS Meteorology. This parameter can not be calculated from the radiosonde data in real time through the conventional methods. In this study, we first discuss the admissible error of weighted mean temperature to enable the accuracy of the conversion better than 1 mm, then summarize the performance of some of the existing methods. An empirical formula is established that satisfies the real-time requirement in GPS meteorology using Sequential Regression Analysis method. It is shown that this real-time formula as compared with other empirical methods is more accurate for local applications.     

Rule‐based Integration of Remotely‐sensed Data and GIS for Land Cover Mapping in NE Costa Rica

Abstract

A classification method was developed for mapping land cover in NE Costa Rica at a regional scale for spatial input to a biogeochemical model (CENTURY). To distinguish heterogeneous cover types, unsupervised classifications of Landsat Thematic Mapper data were combined with ancillary and derived data in an iterative process. Spectral classes corresponding to ground control types were segregated into a storage raster while ambiguous pixels were passed through a set of rules to the next stage of processing. Feature sets were used at each step to help sort spectral classes into land cover classes. The process enabled different feature sets to be used for different types while recognizing that spectral classification alone was not sufficient for separating cover types that were defined by heterogeneity. Spectral data included the TM reflective bands, principal components and the NDVI. Ancillary data included GIS coverages of swamp extents, banana plantation boundaries and river courses. Derived data included neighborhood variety and majority measures that captured texture. The final map depicts 18 land cover types and captures the general patterns found in the region. Some confusion still exists between closely related types such as pasture with different amounts of tree cover.     

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Cross-Calibration and Long-Term Monitoring of the Microwave Radiometers of ERS,TOPEX, GFO,Jason, and Envisat

The radiometers on board the satellites ERS-1, TOPEX/Poseidon, ERS-2, GFO, Jason-1, and Envisat measure brightness temperatures at two or three different frequencies to determine the total columnal water vapor content and wet tropospheric path delay, a major correction to the altimeter range measurements. In order to asses the long-term stability of the path delay, the radiometers are calibrated against vicarious cold and hot references, against each other, and against several atmospheric models. Four of these radiometers exhibit significant drifts in at least one of the channels, resulting in yet unmodeled errors in path delay of up to 1 mm/year, thus limiting the accuracy at which global sea level rise can be inferred from the altimeter range measurements.     

基于垂直剖面函数式的全球对流层天顶延迟模型的建立

对流层延迟是无线电导航定位的主要误差源之一,其值对目标高程的变化敏感.在动态导航定位中,由于目标高程变化随机性强,延迟改正实时性需求高,已有的对流层延迟模型难以满足应用需求.本文利用2005到2006年ERA-Interim再分析气象资料积分方法计算的对流层天顶总延迟(ZTD)、天顶静力学延迟(ZHD)以及天顶非静力学延迟(ZWD)的垂直剖面研究了ZTD随高程变化的最佳拟合形式,并以此为基础建立了全球ZTD改正模型SHAO-H.该模型以大气中水汽的垂直分布规律为依据,将ZTD表示为高程的分段函数,进而再模制每段函数中各参数随时间的变化.精度评估显示:与积分ZTD相比,SHAO-H模型计算的ZTD在不同等压层上的平均bias大部分在±1 mm以内,随着高度的上升,平均RMS由39 mm减小至不足1 mm;与IGS (International GNSS Service)实测ZTD相比,SHAO-H模型的精度(bias为7.02 mm,RMS为38.50 mm)优于UNB3m模型(bias为14.67 mm, RMS为51.95 mm).SHAO-H模型具有精度稳定、计算简便等优点,适宜任意高度的用户使用.     

利用不同气候类型的GPS可降水量比较研究

利用高精度定位定轨软件GAMIT对2000～2004年的中国地壳运动监测网络数据进行了处理,获得各测站的可降水量时间序列,并以不同气候类型将各测站的可降水量进行了分类比较。在不同气候类型的可降水量的比较中,青藏高原高寒地区的可降水量最低,温带大陆性气候的可降水量次之,温带季风气候的可降水量居中,热带季风气候的可降水量最高,亚热带季风气候的可降水量为次高。在可降水量的图形变化比较中,不同气候类型的可降水量序列的波形变化也不相同,对可降水量峰值时间进行了量化比较。     

GNSS对流层延迟推算可降水量的季节转换模型研究

利用台湾桃园（TWTF）站气象数据和对流层延迟数据开展可降水量和对流层延迟序列的相关性分析,显示两者存在显著正相关特性。利用回归分析建立季节和全年转换模型,并利用各季节降水和无降水期间的数据对模型进行检验。结果显示,各季节GNSS可降水量与线性回归可降水量的RMS值小于1.5 mm,最大误差不超过3.3 mm,满足GNSS气象学的基本要求。     

光学和近红外波段的大气群折射率差理论公式

中性大气折射延迟是激光测距技术的主要误差源.本文基于国际大地测量与地球物理联合会（IUGG）1999决议推荐的光学和近红外波段的大气折射率差理论模型,在Mendes（2004）理论的基础上,对某些理论公式进行了重新推导,给出了大气折射率差静力学和非静力学分量的实用表达式.推导出了大气折射率差的级数展开式,并保留至波长的负6次方项;同时在水气引起的折射率差上加上了频率改正项.计算发现,水气项中的频率改正对折射率差的贡献是不可忽略的.本文工作可为空间大地测量,特别是激光测距技术的研究提供一定的参考和依据.