Abstract.
A
new
retrieval
algorithm
to
obtain
vertical
profiles
of
the
aerosol
extinction
coefficient
from
measurements
scattered
solar
light
in
limb
viewing
geometry
made
by
OMPS-LP
instrument
is
presented.
The
method
employs
normalization
radiances
irradiance
contrast
a
measurement
at
an
upper
tangent
height,
which
used
most
other
published
limb-scatter
retrievals.
main
advantage
this
approach
nearly
complete
elimination
dependence
results
on
prior
profile
retrieval.
This
makes
well
suitable
analyze
observation
scenes
with
highly
elevated
plumes
as
occurred
after
Hunga
Tonga-Hunga
Ha'apai
volcanic
eruption
January
2022.
were
compared
independent
data
SAGE
III/ISS
and
OSIRIS.
In
general,
agreement
within
25
%
between
different
products
was
observed
although
larger
differences
seen
very
strong
eruptions
wildfires.
product
investigate
evolution
plume
eruption.
Atmosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(4), С. 465 - 465
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024
Aircraft
and
rockets
entered
the
lower
stratosphere
on
a
regular
basis
during
World
War
II
have
done
so
in
increasing
numbers
to
present.
Atmospheric
testing
of
nuclear
weapons
saw
radioactive
isotopes
stratosphere.
Rocket
launches
orbiters
are
projected
increase
substantially
near
future.
The
burnup
has
left
signatures
aerosol.
There
proposals
attenuate
incoming
solar
radiation
by
deliberate
injection
artificial
aerosols
into
“geoengineer”
cooling
trends
surface
temperature,
with
aim
countering
heating
effects
infrared
active
gases.
These
gases
mainly
carbon
dioxide
from
fossil
burning,
additional
contributions
methane,
chlorofluorocarbons,
nitrous
oxide
accompanying
positive
feedback
water
vapor.
Residence
times
as
function
altitude
above
tropopause
critical.
analysis
situ
data
is
performed
using
statistical
multifractal
techniques
combined
remotely
sensed
modeled
results
examine
classical
radiation–photochemistry–fluid
mechanics
interaction
that
determines
composition
dynamics
It
critical
assessing
anthropogenic
effects.
argued
progress
predictive
ability
driven
continued
generation
new
quantitative
observations
laboratory
atmosphere.
Abstract.
A
new
retrieval
algorithm
to
obtain
vertical
profiles
of
the
aerosol
extinction
coefficient
from
measurements
scattered
solar
light
in
limb
viewing
geometry
made
by
OMPS-LP
instrument
is
presented.
The
method
employs
normalization
radiances
irradiance
contrast
a
measurement
at
an
upper
tangent
height,
which
used
most
other
published
limb-scatter
retrievals.
main
advantage
this
approach
nearly
complete
elimination
dependence
results
on
prior
profile
retrieval.
This
makes
well
suitable
analyze
observation
scenes
with
highly
elevated
plumes
as
occurred
after
Hunga
Tonga-Hunga
Ha'apai
volcanic
eruption
January
2022.
were
compared
independent
data
SAGE
III/ISS
and
OSIRIS.
In
general,
agreement
within
25
%
between
different
products
was
observed
although
larger
differences
seen
very
strong
eruptions
wildfires.
product
investigate
evolution
plume
eruption.
Abstract.
A
new
retrieval
algorithm
to
obtain
vertical
profiles
of
the
aerosol
extinction
coefficient
from
measurements
scattered
solar
light
in
limb
viewing
geometry
made
by
OMPS-LP
instrument
is
presented.
The
method
employs
normalization
radiances
irradiance
contrast
a
measurement
at
an
upper
tangent
height,
which
used
most
other
published
limb-scatter
retrievals.
main
advantage
this
approach
nearly
complete
elimination
dependence
results
on
prior
profile
retrieval.
This
makes
well
suitable
analyze
observation
scenes
with
highly
elevated
plumes
as
occurred
after
Hunga
Tonga-Hunga
Ha'apai
volcanic
eruption
January
2022.
were
compared
independent
data
SAGE
III/ISS
and
OSIRIS.
In
general,
agreement
within
25
%
between
different
products
was
observed
although
larger
differences
seen
very
strong
eruptions
wildfires.
product
investigate
evolution
plume
eruption.
