Alternative Approach for Satellite Cloud Classification: Edge Gradient Application
Figure 4
Cloud type classification using the cloud top temperature (CTT) gradient image segmentation algorithm (left) compared to the CTT colored image (in degree-K). 1: cirrus, 2: cirrostratus, 3: deep convection, 4: altocumulus, 5: altostratus, 6: nimbostratus, 7: cumulus, 8: stratocumulus, and 9: stratus.
