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Stratospheric thickness determined directly from satellite radiance measurements.Discussion of the use of satellite radiance data for determining the thickness of deep stratospheric layers. Empirical regression equations are shown to provide better estimates of stratospheric thickness than do mean weighted temperatures obtained from the Planck equation. The best regression equations were found for thick layers emitting a substantial portion of the CO2-band infrared radiation measured by satellites. By adding the layer thickness to the observed height field for the lower boundary, it is possible to construct constant-pressure maps at very high altitudes.
Document ID
19720045158
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Quiroz, R. S.
Gelman, M. E.
(NOAA, National Meteorological Center Hillcrest Heights, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Meteorology
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Aerospace and Aeronautical Meteorology
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: May 22, 1972
End Date: May 26, 1972
Accession Number
72A28824
Distribution Limits
Public
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