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Table 2 Input information for the cloud discrimination algorithm

From: Theoretical basis of the algorithms and early phase results of the GCOM-C (Shikisai) SGLI cloud products

Input information

Description

(Ia) Measurement data

Radiance

(Ib) Scan geometry information

Solar zenith angle, satellite zenith angle, relative azimuth angle, latitude and longitude, date and time of observation

(Ic) Algorithm-specific information

Threshold values, etc.

(Id) Geophysical information

Solar irradiance data, etc.

(Ie) Ancillary information

Surface minimum albedo in channels VN8 and SW1 Land/Water flag