Abstract :
The growing international effort to monitor what progress is doing to the planet is examined. The top priority has been identified as a broad one encompassing the climatic effects of clouds, water vapor, precipitation, and solar radiation. The infrared, optical, and microwave sensors that will be used are discussed, focusing on the information that will be obtained in each region of the spectrum. The new technique of limb sounding, using millimeter-wave radiation, is described. Some of the factor affecting climate, particularly ocean circulation, aerosols, and methane, are examined. Satellites and instruments are discussed
Keywords :
atmospheric techniques; climatology; infrared imaging; microwave imaging; optical sensors; remote sensing; IR sensors; aerosols; atmosphere; climate change; clouds; limb sounding; methane; microwave sensors; millimeter-wave radiation; ocean circulation; optical sensors; precipitation; radiometry; remote sensing; satellites; solar radiation; water vapor; Clouds; Infrared sensors; Infrared spectra; Microwave sensors; Millimeter wave technology; Monitoring; Oceans; Optical sensors; Planets; Solar radiation;
