Detection of aerosols from satellite observations in the infrared window region

Steven A. Ackerman

doi:10.1117/12.154927

15 September 1993 Detection of aerosols from satellite observations in the infrared window region

Steven A. Ackerman

Proceedings Volume 1934, Passive Infrared Remote Sensing of Clouds and the Atmosphere; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.154927
Event: Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace Sensing, 1993, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Several methods exist for determining the presence of aerosol, and its optical thickness, from satellite visible and infrared observations. This paper suggests a new approach, physically based on the spectral variation of the index of refraction in the 8 - 12 micrometers region. The tri- spectral technique makes use of observations at wavelengths of 8, 11, and 12 micrometers . Observations from the AVHRR and HIRS/2 instruments demonstrate the potential of the technique.

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Steven A. Ackerman "Detection of aerosols from satellite observations in the infrared window region", Proc. SPIE 1934, Passive Infrared Remote Sensing of Clouds and the Atmosphere, (15 September 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.154927

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