Radiative transfer in the oxygen A-band and its application to cloud remote sensing

Authors

  • L. Lelli University Bremen
  • A. A. Kokhanovsky University Bremen
  • V. V. Rozanov University Bremen
  • J. P. Burrows University Bremen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1478/C1V89S1P056

Keywords:

Clouds, Radiative Transfer, Oxygen A-band

Abstract

Detection of clouds and retrieval of their properties (top altitude and optical thickness) with satellite-based spectrometers needs the solution of radiative transfer in the atmosphere. Depending on the application needed for and instrument capabilities, a trade-off choice has to be made between accuracy and speed. This study aims to characterize the range of applicability of analytical asymptotic equations to real scenarios. It has been found that the errors, introduced with approximate parametrisations, lie within reasonable ranges both in absolute and relative values.

Author Biography

  • L. Lelli, University Bremen
    Institute of Environmental Physics and Remote Sensing
Mount Aetna from Taormina by Thomas Cole (1843)

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Published

2011-09-15

Issue

Vol 89, SUPPLEMENT NO 1 (2011): ELS XIII Conference

Section

Past Conference Papers

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