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Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0341 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0341 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0346 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0346 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0351 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0351 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0356 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0356 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0401 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0401 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0406 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0406 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0411 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0411 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0416 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0416 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0421 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0421 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0426 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0426 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0431 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0431 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0436 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0436 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0441 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0441 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0446 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0446 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0451 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0451 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0456 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0456 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0501 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0501 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0506 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0506 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0511 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0511 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0516 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0516 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0521 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0521 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0526 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0526 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0531 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0531 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0536 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 01 Oct 2020 - 0536 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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