Spectral Imaging of the Atmosphere
( Volume 82 )
Publication series ：Volume 82
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2002
E-ISBN: 9780080517513
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780126394818
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780126394818
Subject： O4 Physics;O657 instrumental analysis (physical and chemical analysis);P4 Atmospheric science (Meteorology )
Language： ENG
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Description
Optical instruments are routinely employed to obtain a wealth of information about the atmosphere, including its composition, temperature, and winds. A bewildering variety of optical instruments have been proposed over the years, making it difficult to decide which instrument should be chosen to make a specific measurement. Spectral Imaging of the Atmosphere traces the historical development of both spectral and imaging methods and places them in a unified framework relevant to observations of the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. The underlying concepts of various measurement methodologies are presented and paired with appropriate applications. A selection of specific spectral imaging instruments, appropriate to illustrate each conceptual type, is described in detail.
Shepherd's work provides both scientists and engineers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts they need to know in order to plan a program of atmospheric measurements. Expected future methods and developments are also presented. Problems designed to test and enhance the reader's understanding of the material are included in each chapter.
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