pyrtlib.utils.esice_goffgratch

pyrtlib.utils.esice_goffgratch(t: ndarray) → ndarray

Compute water vapor saturation pressure over ice using Goff-Gratch formulation.

Parameters:

t (numpy.ndarray) – Temperature profile (K).

Returns:

Water vapor saturation pressure over ice (mb).

Return type:

numpy.ndarray

References

[1]

Goff-Gratch formulation from sixth revised edition of Smithsonian Meteorology Tables.

Note

svp returned for all values of input T, but results not valid for T >= 370 K and T <= 160 K.