Next-generation angular distribution models for top-of-atmosphere radiative flux calculation from CERES instruments: methodology

• Published in: Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
• Main Authors: W. Su, J. Corbett, Z. Eitzen, L. Liang
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Copernicus Publications 2015
• Subjects: Environmental engineering; TA170-171; Earthwork. Foundations; TA715-787; Antarctic; Sastrugi; Antarc*; Sea ice
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-8-611-2015; https://doaj.org/article/5b9b2e3c75e641a1ab45c801e0c2f8dc

The top-of-atmosphere (TOA) radiative fluxes are critical components to advancing our understanding of the Earth's radiative energy balance, radiative effects of clouds and aerosols, and climate feedback. The Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) instruments provide broadban...