title: Infrared reflectance of high altitude clouds.
abstract: The spectral reflectance characteristics of cirrostratus, cirrus clouds, and a jet contrail, in the 0.68-2.4-micro spectral interval, are of interest for remote sensing of cloud types from orbiting satellites. Measurements made with a down-looking spectrometer from a high altitude aircraft show differences between the signatures of naturally formed ice clouds, a fresh jet contrail, and a snow covered surface.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Hovis
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Blaine
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Forman