Abstract: A universally accepted definition for vector correlation in oceanography and meteorology does not presently exist. To address this need, a generalized correlation coefficient, originally proposed by Hooper and later expanded ...

Abstract: In a recent study, Crosby et al. proposed a definition for vector correlation that has not been commonly used in meteorology or oceanography. This definition has both a firm theoretical basis and a rather complete set of ...

Abstract: The statistical minimum-rms inversion method used to obtain temperature profiles, requires estimates of covariance matrices and means for Planck function profiles of the atmosphere. In order to obtain these estimates over ...

Abstract: Least squares or regression techniques have been used for many problems in satellite meteorology. Because of the large number of variables and the linear dependence among these variables, colinearity causes significant ...