Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch

Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing

Introduction

This module covers basic microwave remote sensing with a focus on passive sensing, putting into perspective how microwave remote sensing complements visible and infrared observation. Example imagery is used to compare common microwave frequency channels and how they are interpreted, as well as introduce products that are possible with microwave observations.

Training Session Options

NOAA/NWS students – to begin the training, use the web-based video, YouTube video, or audio playback options below (if present for this session). Certificates of completion for NOAA/NWS employees can be obtained by accessing the session via the Commerce Learning Center.

1. Web-based video
2. MP4 video
3. YouTube video:

References/Additional Links

• Talking points are available for this lesson and may be printed out to easily review the session in detail at any time.
• Powerpoint file
• PDF version of this training module.
• Microwave Remote Sensing: Overview (2nd Edition)
• Basics of Visible and Infrared Remote Sensing
• SatFC-G Basic Principles of Radiation
• book: A First Course in Atmospheric Radiation, 2nd Ed. (Petty 2006)
• book: Satellite Meteorology: An Introduction (Kidder and Vonder Haar 1995)
• Satellite Microwave Poem