Concepts
26 concepts
spectral reflectance
Light absorption and reflection properties of tissues that vary with chemical composition and structure
forecast skill
The accuracy of predicted values using root mean square error to assess model performance
correlation coefficient
model performance evaluation
Statistical assessment of how well model outputs match observational data using metrics like correlation and efficiency measures
uncertainty estimation
ensemble learning
Machine learning approach that combines multiple algorithms to improve predictive performance and robustness
viewing azimuth angle
collection efficiency
downscaling approach
feature importance
Measure of the relative contribution of each predictor variable obtained by calculating mean decrease in mean square error
attenuated backscatter coefficient
polarimetric radar
Radar systems that transmit and receive both horizontal and vertical polarizations to characterize particle shape, orientation, and microphysical properties
Bayesian inference
Statistical approach using prior distributions and likelihood functions to make probabilistic inferences about model parameters
eddy covariance
Methodology for measuring turbulent fluxes using high-frequency measurements of vertical wind velocity and scalar concentrations
mean Doppler velocity
sensor integration
spectral width
temporal synthesis
Integration of time-series data across different temporal resolutions and scales
Bayesian retrieval
Statistical approach using prior information and measurement uncertainties to optimally estimate atmospheric properties
gauge undercatch
linear depolarization ratio
mean
percent bias
radar beam overlap
Spatial intersection of radar beams from different systems enabling measurement comparison
spatiotemporal transferability
Ability of models to predict across different spatial domains and time points using information from multiple locations and times
