Physics of Earth and Space Environments

Marshak, Alexander; Davis, Anthony

Developments in three-dimensional cloud radiation over the past few decades are assessed and distilled into this contributed volume. Chapters are authored by subject-matter experts who address a broad audience of graduate students, researchers, and anyone interested in cloud-radiation processes in the solar and infrared spectral regions. After two introductory chapters and a section on the fundamental physics and computational techniques, the volume extensively treats two main application areas: the impact of clouds on the Earth's radiation budget, which is an essential aspect of climate modeling; and remote observation of clouds, especially with the advanced sensors on current and future satellite missions.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2005-07-22

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783540239581

DOI: 10.1007/3-540-28519-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 686