Measurements of greenhouse gases in the upper troposphere and tropopause by the Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer
Abstract
The Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer (TES) is an infrared Fourier Transform Spectrometer that will fly on the NASA Aura spacecraft. TES has the capability of making spectral radiance measurements in both nadir and limb viewing modes. Standard retrieval products include volume mixing ratio profiles of several trace species that are known to affect the global climate system. TES will be able to make global measurements of ozone in the troposphere/tropopause region. These measurements should improve the understanding of the effects of tropospheric ozone forcing on the atmosphere. TES measurements should also provide a better understanding of the spatial and temporal distribution of gases such a methane,s carbon monoxide and water vapor. This presentation will provide details on the measurements that TES plans to make and how they will improve our understanding of tropospheric chemistry.
- Publication:
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34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
- Pub Date:
- 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002cosp...34E.642O