An approach for verifying clear-sky radiation models with ERBS scanner measurementsA technique is proposed for validating radiation models using Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) top of the atmosphere longwave radiance exitance data. ERBS measures clear-sky fluxes in terms of reflected solar and emitted longwave radiation. The radiation model considered accounts for the effects of H2O, CO2, O3, CH4, and N2O. ERBS nighttime radiance data for the region 60 deg N to 60 deg S latitude for most of November 1984 are compared with radiances over 5/cm intervals predicted by the model by means of the Malkmus theory for transmittances for line absorption.
Document ID
19870027884
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ramanathan, V. (National Center for Atmospheric Research Boulder, CO, United States)
Downey, P. (National Center for Atmospheric Research Boulder, CO, United States)