The Skylab concentrated atmospheric radiation project

The Skylab field phase in June, August and September of 1973 for the Skylab concentrated atmospheric radiation project provided an opportunity to conduct infrared and solar observations and subsequent calculations beneath the orbiting space vehicle during EREP overpasses. Infrared and solar transmission and absorption properties observed within the atmosphere were compared with EREP experiments, notably the S-191 and S-192. These same observations were later employed in the development and comparison of various atmospheric infrared and solar radiative transfer approximations. Solar radiation observations and calculations in the scattering atmosphere included the 0.4 to 1.1 microns spectral range while infrared observations and calculations covered the spectral band and portions thereof within the 5.0 to 40.0 microns region. Principal conclusions drawn from the solar radiation research and the infrared radiation research are discussed.