title: Seasat visible and infrared radiometer.
abstract: Visual and infrared images produced by the Seasat visible and infrared radiometer (VIRR) are adequate for the identification of cloud, land, and water features. A statistical comparison of VIRR-derived sea-surface temperatures in a cloud-free region with a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration analysis based on various surface measurements taken in the same region showed agreement to +/- 1.7 degrees K root-mean-square.
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: McClain
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Marks