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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.
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.
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