Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01095
Development of a novel instrument for cirrus measurements.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor P Ade, Cardiff University, School of Physics and Astronomy
- Grant held at:
- Cardiff University, School of Physics and Astronomy
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Radiative Processes & Effects
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The properties of cirrus clouds may be deduced by observing the scattering of infrared or far-infrared radiation. Recent theoretical work has shown that the far-infrared region should provide a means to probe optically thick cirrus clouds with good separation of particle size, total ice water path, and particle shape information. Preliminary experiments currently underway using a moderate resolution Fourier transform instrument have observed cirrus cloud signatures of the type predicted by theory. This project will use theoretical models, observed spectra, and laboratory measurements to design a simple, low cost, instrument suitable for measurements of cirrus clouds from aircraft platforms. Key novel radiometer technologies will be prototyped and characterised. The design will incorporate novel, state of the art detector and filter technology to provide simple, robust operation with good scientific return.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01095
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Core Strategic Measurements
This grant award has a total value of £113,065
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £70,384 | £2,699 | £5,138 | £32,376 | £2,468 |
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