Optical properties of the atmosphere (Revised) /

• Main Authors: McClatchey, R. A., Garing, J. S., Volz, F. E., Selby, J. E. A., Fenn, R. W., Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.)
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Subjects: Solar radiation; Meteorological optics; Light; Atmospheric physics; Atmospheric models; Arctic; Bedford; Selby
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015095134121

A series of tables and charts is presented from which the atmospheric transmittance between any two points in the terrestrial atmosphere can be determined. This material is based on a set of five atmospheric models ranging from tropical to arctic and two aerosol models. A selected set of laser frequencies has been defined for which monochromatic transmittance values have been given. For low resolution transmittance prediction, a series of charts has been drawn providing the capability for predicting transmittance at a resolution of 20 wavenumbers. Separate sections are included on scattered solar radiation, infrared emission, refractive effects, and attenuation by cloud and fog. Research supported by the Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, United States Air Force, L.G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts. Optical Physics Laboratory Project 7670. Other authors listed on title page: R.W. Fenn, J.E.A. Selby, F.E. Volz, J.S. Garing. AD0726116 (from http://www.dtic.mil). "10 May 1971." Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-85). A series of tables and charts is presented from which the atmospheric transmittance between any two points in the terrestrial atmosphere can be determined. This material is based on a set of five atmospheric models ranging from tropical to arctic and two aerosol models. A selected set of laser frequencies has been defined for which monochromatic transmittance values have been given. For low resolution transmittance prediction, a series of charts has been drawn providing the capability for predicting transmittance at a resolution of 20 wavenumbers. Separate sections are included on scattered solar radiation, infrared emission, refractive effects, and attenuation by cloud and fog. Mode of access: Internet.