High-Resolution Observation of the Earth’s Atmosphere in the Far Infrared

  • Bruno Carli
Conference paper
Part of the NATO ASI Series book series (volume 9)

Abstract

Limb-sounding high-resolution emission spectroscopy in the far-infrared can be used for measuring the composition of the Earth’s stratosphere. The results obtained with balloon-borne instruments are reviewed; they give proof that this relatively unexploited spectral region provides valuable new measurements with reliable accuracy. The measurement capabilities that could possibly be provided in the future by space-borne instruments are briefly evaluated.

Keywords

Zenith Angle Synthetic Spectrum Chlorine Isotope Balloon Flight Ozone Vertical Distribution 
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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1993

Authors and Affiliations

  • Bruno Carli
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  1. 1.Istituto di Ricerca sulle Onde ElettromagneticheFirenzeItaly

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