Asian Monsoons Observed by the Scatterometers and Complementary Spacebased Sensors

Liu, W. T.; Tang, W.; Xie, X.

NASA NTRS · 20060035635

Asian Monsoons Observed by the Scatterometers and Complementary Spacebased Sensors

Abstract

Monsoons are the seasonal changes of winds forced by continent-ocean temperature contrast. Their annual onset, intensity, and retreat vary greatly, and the variation has strong economic impact and may cause severe human suffering.

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Liu, W. T., Tang, W., Xie, X.. 1998-01-11. Asian Monsoons Observed by the Scatterometers and Complementary Spacebased Sensors. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20060035635

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