Abstract: Statistical and physical retrievalalgorithms are the two methods being widely used to retrieve the atmospheric vertical temperature profile. This paper presents a retrieval algorithm: physical statistical retrieval algorithm. This algorithm uses one-off lab simulation data derived from physical retrieval algorithm instead of historical data from statistical algorithm. Using statistical algorithm to work out the matrix of retrieval coefficient, then the authors can directly carry through real time retrieval from the matrix.

Key words: NOAA, remote sensing, atmospheric vertical temperature profile, physical statistical retrieval algorithm

摘要： 采用物理统计反演法，对1998年7月台湾、中国南海等热带海域进行了研究。通过大气温度垂直廓线反演试验的结果表明，该法反演结果稳定，精度也比较高，可望投入业务使用。

关键词: NOAA卫星, 遥感, 大气温度垂直廓线, 物理统计法