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Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0611 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0611 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0616 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0616 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0621 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0621 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0626 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0626 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0631 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0631 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0636 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0636 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0641 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0641 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0646 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0646 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0651 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0651 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0656 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0656 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0701 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0701 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0706 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0706 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0711 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0711 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0716 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0716 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0721 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0721 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0726 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0726 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0731 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0731 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0736 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0736 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0741 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0741 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0746 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0746 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0751 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0751 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0756 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0756 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0801 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0801 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0806 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 16 Apr 2021 - 0806 UTC
 

About Day Cloud Phase

This RGB is used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops to monitor convective initiation, storm growth, and decay. It can also be used to identify snow on the ground. The Day Cloud Phase Distinction RGB takes advantage of cloud reflectance differences between the visible and near infrared channels and temperature variances between land and clouds in the infrared to provide increased contrast between background surfaces and phases of clouds (i.e., water vs. ice). Due to its reliance on visible bands 2 and 5, it is onlyusable during daylight hours. This RGB composite was developed by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) for Himawari-8. Interpretation is still under investigation.

• For more details, see the Day Cloud Phase Product Guide, (PDF, 757 KB)

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