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Post-tropical Cyclone Kevin - Nighttime Microphysics at 23.2°N - 120.6°W

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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 1900 UTC
Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 1900 UTC
Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 1910 UTC
Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 1910 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 1920 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 1930 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2030 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2110 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2120 UTC
Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2130 UTC
Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2130 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2140 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2150 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2200 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2210 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2220 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2230 UTC
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Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2240 UTC
Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2250 UTC
Nighttime Microphysics - RGB to distinguish clouds from fog - 12 Aug 2021 - 2250 UTC

This RGB will be phased out around 1 Feb 2023 and will be replaced by the Day Night Cloud Micro Combo RGB.

Nighttime Microphysics RGB The distinction between low clouds and fog in satellite imagery is challenging. While the difference between the 10.4 and 3.9 μm channels has been a regularly applied product to meet aviation forecast needs, the Nighttime Microphysics (NtMicro) RGB adds another channel difference (12.4- 10.4 μm) as a proxy to cloud thickness and repeats the use of the 10.4 μm thermal channel to enhance areas of warm (i.e. low) clouds where fog is more likely. The NtMicro RGB is also an efficient tool to quickly identify other cloud types in the mid and upper atmosphere.

• For more details, see the Nighttime Microphysics RGB Quick Guide, (PDF, 1.41 MB)