Greenhouse gas measurements over a 144km open path in the Canary Islands.

Authors :: Brooke, J. S. A.
Bernath, P. F.
Kirchengast, G.
Thomas, C. B.
Wang, J.-G.
González Abad, G.
Hargreaves, R. J.
Beale, C. A.
Harrison, J. J.
Schweitzer, S.
Proschek, V.
Martin, P. A.
Kasyutich, V. L.
Gerbig, C.
Kolle, O.
Loescher, A.
Source :: Atmospheric Measurement Techniques Discussions; 2012, Vol. 5 Issue 3, p3303-3331, 29p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The article presents a study which focuses on the development of a technique for the satellite remote sensing of greenhouse gases in the Canary Islands. It outlines the acquisition of global set of altitude-resolved concentration measurements via the absorption of short-wave infrared (SWIR) laser signals transmitted between counter-rotating satellites in low earth orbit. The measurement of carbon dioxide over an open path of 144 kilometers is also discussed.