On the inversion of limb radiance measurements. I: Temperature and thickness

摘要: Abstract The calculation of limb radiance as a function tangent height is shown to require the vertical distribution temperature and pressure at one level. Conversely, given curve corresponding point, it possible determine profile relative level, using an iterative technique. If incorrect, there will be systematic errors in inferred temperatures. This feature may he used correct by requiring that temperatures from measurements two spectral regions differing opacities agree. Results inverting synthesized realistic data are presented. include effects water vapor ozone contamination carbon dioxide signal, instrument field view, random noise for real atmospheres having small-scale structure. indicate obtained tropopause to...