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A retrieval algorithm of atmospheric water vapor and cloud liquid water for AMSR-E

Masahiro KazumoriNumerical Prediction Division, Forecast Department, Japan Meteorological Agency 1-3-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo100-8122, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Takumu EgawaSystem Engineering Division, Data Processing Department, Meteorological Satellite Center, Japan Meteorological Agency 3–235 Nakakiyoto, Kiyose-city, Tokyo204-0012, Japan
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Kouichi YoshimotoNumerical Prediction Division, Forecast Department, Japan Meteorological Agency 1-3-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo100-8122, Japan
Pages 63-74 | Received 17 Feb 2011, Accepted 01 Jun 2011, Published online: 17 Feb 2017

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