HAWKS (HITRAN Atmospheric Work Station)

Abstract

The HITRAN database has been recognized for over 20 years as the international standard compilation of spectroscopic parameters for atmospheric gases. A comprehensive spectroscopic database of molecular parameters is required by all programs attempting to make line-by-line simulations. The next HITRAN release will be made under the HAWKS (HITRAN Atmospheric Work Station) umbrella. This new approach comes about because of the expanded nature of the current database. It will include an updated version of the traditional HITRAN compilation of spectral parameters for atmospheric gases. However, also included will be supplemental databases, greatly expanded cross-section databases, UV (both line-by-line, and cross-sections), aerosol indices of refraction, and the aforementioned HITEMP. The 'old faithful' SELECT FOR FORTRAN source code is being superseded by DOS/WINDOWS and UNIX-based executable code for data handling. The makeover of HITRAN, represented by HAWKS, is a significant enhancement designed to meet the changing needs of the user community.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA335509

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
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  • Chemistry
  • Climate Change
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Geography
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Meteorology
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Operating Systems
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Scattering
  • Transitions

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