Development of snow retrieval algorithm based on the microwave radiative transfer model for multiple snow layers and various land surface parameters

In this study, a microwave radiative transfer model, which was recognized the various land surface parameters, was developed, and algorithm, which estimates snow parameter for the multiple layers using the AMSR2 brightness temperature, was developed. Furthermore, algorithm performance was validated from October 2012 to February 2013 at the AMSR2 Siberia validation site and the Siberia 11 stations over the Siberia region (N55-65°, E125-135°), and the estimated snow depth was in good agreement with the in situ data.