Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2001/00194
Field observations of near-infrared absorption by water vapour.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor KP Shine, University of Reading, Meteorology
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr K Smith, STFC - Laboratories, RAL Space
- Grant held at:
- University of Reading, Meteorology
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Water In The Atmosphere
- Radiative Processes & Effects
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- We propose to make high spectral resolution, calibrated measurements of the surface radiation field in the near-infrared (1 to 4 micrometers), a region dominated by water vapour absorption. The spectral resolution is two orders of magnitude higher than any measurements yet reported in the literature. The observations will be performed at Chilbolton Observatory, giving excellent supplementary observations of the atmospheric state, including data from radiosondes, microwave radiometers and lidar ceilometers. The measurements will be compared with line-by-line radiation codes using new laboratory measurements of the water vapour spectrum. This will allow the performance of detailed radiation codes to be evaluated, and hence the more parameterised codes used in climate models; such a detailed evaluation is a necessary step in building confidence in radiation codes.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Feb 2002 - 29 Feb 2004
- Value:
- £58,646 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2001/00194
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Clouds, Water Vapour & Climate
This grant award has a total value of £58,646
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,700 | £37,858 | £1,674 | £17,415 |
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