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Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1251 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1251 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1256 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1256 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1301 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1301 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1306 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1306 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1311 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1311 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1316 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1316 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1321 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1321 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1326 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1326 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1331 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1331 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1336 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1336 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1341 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1341 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1346 UTC
Day Cloud Phase - RGB used to evaluate the phase of cooling cloud tops - 17 Jan 2021 - 1346 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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