Radiation
Radiation from the UV part to the IR part of the electromagnetic spectrum is important for many processes in the atmosphere and the biosphere. The lectures will deal with the basic parameters of radiation from a physical point of view. Furthermore the methods of measuring electromagnetic radiation from the UV to IR part of the spectrum, basics of photometry, as well as methods to calculate the radiative transfer in the atmosphere will be of concern. The course will last two semesters. Physics students as well as Meteorology students, who want to gain insight in the field of Applied Physics, belong to the target group.
Spectral global and direct irradiance for cloudless sky with linear
and logarithmic scale, measured in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.Note
the steep decrease of irradiance in the UV-B part of the spectrum over
a few orders of magnitude.This decline
is caused by the ozone absorption.Furthermore,
the so called Fraunhofer lines are apparent, which result from the absorption
of radiation in the solar atmosphere.
Remote
Sensing
Methods of remote sensing are of growing importance in Meteorology and Geophysical Science. Relevant changes in the biosphere can be determined and atmospheric processes can be better understood with the help of these methods. This course will last for two semesters and focuses on methods and applications to detect atmospheric processes derived from surface-based instruments such as LIDAR, FTIR, DOAS and spectroradiometers, as well as space-borne sensors onboard different satellites.
