The 24-Hour Microphysics RGB
Information received from the three channels that contribute to the RGB combination
IR 12 - 10.8 | Information about dust, which gives a high value of the red component |
IR 10.8 - 3.9/8.7 | Differentiation between water and ice cloud; better ability to tell the difference between low clouds and fog than the Dust RGB
IR 10.8 - 3.9 is only useful during the night; replacing channel 3.9 with 8.7 is necessary for the 24-Hour Microphysics RGB. It is similar to the Dust RGB, but has a different temperature range. |
From IR 10.8 | Information about cloud top temperatures |
Resulting colors for typical features
Red | Thick ice cloud |
Black | Cirrus |
Ocher/yellowish/green | Low cloud |
Typical application areas
- Synoptic scale and mesoscale cloud systems: convection
- Similar to Dust RGB