Articles | Volume 19, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-19-4011-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-19-4011-2025
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24 Sep 2025
Research article |  | 24 Sep 2025

Retrieval of atmospheric water vapor and temperature profiles over Antarctica from satellite microwave observations using an iterative approach

Zhimeng Zhang, Shannon Brown, and Andreas Colliander

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Retrieving accurate water vapor and temperature profiles over land is challenging due to uncertainties in estimating surface emissions. To address this, we have developed an iterative method that combines atmospheric retrieval with surface emissions estimation. Using Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) data across various microwave frequencies, we successfully tracked atmospheric temperature and humidity changes. Testing against Radiosonde data showed our method is efficient and accurate, especially in detecting melting events.
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