Ground-Based Aerosol Optical Depth Measurement Using Sunphotometers

• Main Authors: Dayou, Jedol (Author), Chang, Jackson Hian Wui (Author), Sentian, Justin (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Atmospheric sciences.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Air pollution.; Earth Sciences.; Atmospheric Sciences.; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.

This book gives a detailed review on ground-based aerosol optical depth measurement with emphasis on the calibration issue. The review is written in chronological sequence to render better comprehension on the evolution of the classical Langley calibration from the past to present. It not only compi...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Ground-Based Aerosol Optical Depth Measurement
• Near-Sea-Level Langley Calibration Algorithm
• Implementation of Perez-Dumortier Calibration Algorithm
• Conclusion.