Determinability of inter-annual global and regional climatic changes of the earth radiation budgetThe degradation characteristics of Earth Radiation Budget (ERB) experiments are examined with reference to the results of recent investigations into the calibration adjustments of the Wide Field of View channels on board the Nimbus 6 and 7 ERB experiments. The mechanisms of degradation are discussed, and changes in the transmissive and reflective properties of radiometers affecting their sensitivities and calibrations are estimated. It is emphasized that in order to observe interannual climate change on a global or a regional scale, calibration adjustments are a necessity.
Document ID
19850050770
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ardanuy, P. E. (Research and Data Systems, Inc. Lanham, MD, United States)