| Monitoring Atmospheric Water Vapour: Ground-Based Remote Sensing and In-Situ Methods 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Kämpfer, Niklaus (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1461439086 ISBN-13: 9781461439080 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Technology & Engineering | Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology |
| Dewey: 551.572 |
| LCCN: 2012946036 |
| Series: Issi Scientific Report |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.45 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Atmospheric water plays a key role in climate. Water vapour is the most important greenhouse gas and its condensed forms exert a profound influence on both incoming solar and outgoing infrared radiation. Unfortunately, accurate, height-resolved global-scale measurements of atmospheric humidity are difficult to obtain. The change in concentration of five orders of magnitude form the ground to the stratosphere means there is no standard instrument that will measure everywhere. This has led to different measuring techniques, all with strengths and weaknesses. This book assesses all presently available techniques that are used in monitoring networks. Special weight is given to presenting the different technical concepts, the accuracy of different sensor types, addresses calibration issues and retrieval aspects. |
