Flow of Radiation in the Earth's Atmosphere
Abstract
Four grating spectral radiometers and a filter radiometer were designed, constructed and flown on a balloon vehicle five times to measure atmospheric radiance from 5 to 20 microns. Measurements were made at twelve different angles between zenith and nadir and at altitudes up to 100,000 feet. The equipment and calibration procedures are described. Numerous sample spectra are presented showing the change in radiance with both angle and altitude. A program is developed for theoretically calculating atmospheric radiance. This program combines a line by line calculation of atmospheric transmittance with a sixteen layer model of the atmosphere to calculate emission at various angles and altitudes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0715269
Entities
People
- David G. Murcray
- Frank H. Murcray
- Thomas G. Kyle
- Walter J. Williams
Organizations
- University of Denver