Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01206
Measurements of far IR radiative spectra and energy fluxes in the atmosphere.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor JE Harries, Imperial College London, Physics
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor R Toumi, Imperial College London, Physics
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor JC Pickering, Imperial College London, Physics
- Grant held at:
- Imperial College London, Physics
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Water In The Atmosphere
- Radiative Processes & Effects
- Tropospheric Processes
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The measurement of the spectrally-resolved far IR spectrum of atmospheric emission has been shown to be of critical importance for the validation of model estimates of fluxes and cooling rates, and the detection of climate change using observations of the outgoing spectrum. A core strategic programme of instrument development and demonstration through ground based and airborne deployment is proposed, building on experience gained under the NERC IFMA and other programmes, to produce the world's first revolving far IR airborne and ground based spectro-radiometer operating in the far IR. Several instrumental advances are proposed, including extending the TAFTS spectral range 1500 cm-1, and it is planned to demonstrate the use of the extended interferometer in both mountain observatory and airborne (UK BAe 146) field trials.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01206
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Core Strategic Measurements
This grant award has a total value of £188,644
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £4,126 | £99,307 | £20,664 | £18,866 | £45,681 |
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