Aerosol backscattering profiles at λ = 106 μm
- 1 July 1982
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 21 (13) , 2442-2446
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.21.002442
Abstract
A systematic program of observing atmospheric backscatter β profiles from 4 to 16-km above sea level is described. Initial monthly averages indicating a lognormal distribution are presented. Cirrus prevalence, volcanic layers in the stratosphere, diurnal effects, convection, calibration, and absorption effects are discussed as well.Keywords
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