A first course in atmospheric radiation
By: Grant W. Petty.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Sundog Pub.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Madison, Wis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 459
ISBN-13: 9780972903318
Subjects: Atmospheric radiation.; Radiative transfer.; Atmosfeer.; Straling.
Other titles: Atmospheric radiation.
Description: This textbook is written for meteorology and climatology students who require an introduction to the principles and practical consequences of atmospheric radiation. Its objective is to foster an understanding of how radiation works and to provide a solid conceptual and mathematical foundation for further study. Includes information on clouds, electromagnetic radiation, extinction, flux, Infrared radiation, Mie theory, polarization, solar radiation, ultraviolet radiation, water vapor, etc.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 445-446) and index.
Table of contents: title: Properties of radiation; title: The electromagnetic spectrum; title: Reflection and refraction; title: Radiative properties of natural surfaces; title: Thermal emission; title: Atmospheric transmission; title: Atmospheric emission; title: Absorption by atmospheric gases; title: Broadband fluxes and hearing rates; title: RTE with scattering; title: Scattering and absorption by particles; title: Radiative transfer with multiple scattering.