Research on Atmospheric Optical Radiation Transmission
Abstract
To assess the contribution of particulate pollutants to radiative processes and radiative transfer, it is necessary to know the radiation characteristics of natural and anthropogenious particles. The report describes the number and the size of the atmospheric aerosol particles and the possibilities to evaluate them by optical methods. Theoretical results of the influence of absorbent aerosol particles on the energy balance of the atmosphere in the visible wavelength range are also discussed. Some measurement results are given of spectral solar extinction and sky radiances. Finally, a survey is presented of new experimental results of some fundamental parameters of atmospheric aerosol particles such as density, refractive index, extinction coefficient, volume - and mass change as a function of the relative humidity of the air.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0740871
Entities
People
- Elisabeth De Bary
- Gottfried Haenel
- Guenter Eschelbach
- Kurt Bullrich
- Reiner Eiden
Organizations
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz