Download or read book Mesoscale Meteorological Modeling written by Roger A. Pielke and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter discusses principles and applications of satellite simulators to mesoscale meteorological modeling. The principle and mathematical foundations of satellite simulators are presented. This includes brief overviews of satellite orbit, radiative transfer, and single-scattering theories for passive and active sensors, and sensor scanning and antenna gain function. Various applications of satellite simulators are followed, ranging from model evaluation, data assimilation, and supporting future satellite missions.